Daniel Ritschel, formerly of Belvidere, has been charged with felony counts of sexual abuse of a minor and was taken into custody on an arrest warrant.

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.

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara listed a litany of accomplishments as he delivered his eighth State of the City address June 2, ...

Virginia’s independent, nonprofit colleges and universities, like Roanoke College, have stepped up to become the front line ...

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

The spring sports season, and thus, the 2024-2025 school year, is winding down, but there's still time to vote on who you ...

A transgender high school student was pushed into the national spotlight this week after President Donald Trump threatened to ...

It was a mixed bag for a Rockford area sports teams in postseason play Saturday with some moving on to the next round of ...

Belvidere North avenged a one goal loss in the regular season against Boylan, this time for a sectional trophy.

The NWS Wakefield VA issued a weather alert at 5:42 p.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 6:15 p.m. The alert is ...

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 ...