Rockford Police arrested Brian Murphy, 52, for allegedly attacking and strangling a woman. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in almost every racial and ethnic group in the United States.

The Illinois Community College Board will send a total of $3.6 million to 32 colleges, including Rock Valley College in Rockford, to support students facing depression

Michael Dean Jr., 32, also of Rockford, faces two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, two counts of unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon, possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. Dean is not in custody, but an arrest warrant is issued.

Winnebago County Gary Caruana says he will continue following state law when it comes to detaining undocumented migrants. But, he says because of the Illinois Trust Act, there is only one so much his deputies can do.

Pawn shop owners charged A family that owns several pawn shops throughout Central Illinois is being charged by the Illinois Attorney General for allegedly running an organized retail crime enterprise.

Results from the National Assessment for Educational Progress reading test shows 8th graders in Illinois out preformed national averages.

An Illinois state legislator introduced a bill that would freeze local government property tax levies at the 2025 amount for levy years 2026-2030.

More and more Illinois colleges and universities are offering full tuition scholarships. “The Huskie Pledge,” “The Rockford Promise,” “The Illinois Commitment” -- everyone’s got one now. But as nice as zero tuition sounds,

If you're gearing up for a Super Bowl party in February, there's one finger food you must have at your get together this year.

According to an email, Stellantis Chair John Elkann met with President Donald Trump and discussed the company's plan to reopen the Belvidere plant.

If you saw strange lights in the sky over northern Illinois on Tuesday night, you’re not alone. Rockford, Illinois resident Steve Heilmeyer was among those who saw multiple bright lights in the night sky,

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said a federal funding pause ordered by President Donald Trump has placed needed assistance programs and jobs at risk.