A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for part of the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon, with the potential for more severe weather also looming later in the day.

(WIFR) - A record-setting $55.2 billion Illinois state budget for fiscal year 2026 reinforces plans for Rockford’s long-awaited passenger rail project. Under the new budget, state leaders say they ...

The Winnebago County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was killed about 1:15 a.m. June 2 in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 20 near Meridian Road. The victim was Thomas Walker Jr., 41 ...

Rockford area officials say an incentive package aimed at Stellantis' revival of the Belvidere Assembly Plant was expanded to include hybrids.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Just before midnight Saturday, Illinois legislators passed a record-high $55.1 billion Fiscal Year ...

Illinois legislators passed a record-high $55.1 billion state budget, which includes funding for local K-12 schools, Rockford ...

A Monroe man faces felony drug charges after a SLANT operation on May 27, according to Monroe Police Chief Fred Kelley.

Pvt. Albert Cashier fought in the 95th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. A favorite of those he ...

The new Jeep Cherokee has been redesigned from the ground up. Jeep says the new Cherokee will feature “a new, efficient and ...

Sixth generation moves the STLA platform with a choice of electric, plug-in hybrid and combustion engine options, but ...

Jeep has revealed the first image and details of the new Cherokee SUV, set to arrive later this year. The 2025 Jeep Cherokee ...

Belvidere North and Boylan will match up on Saturday, May 31 at 11 a.m. CT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS ...