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.

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.

Lawmakers in Springfield are aiming to lower prescription drug prices with the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Act.

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

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.

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.

They definitely surpassed every Asian restaurant in my ratings book.

Prosecutors said from May 2023 to November 2023, Anderson used text messaging and social media applications to communicate with a 14-year-old girl from Ottumwa. Investigators said Anderson convinced the girl to produce and send him child pornography.

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,

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

Herbert Huff, 34, of Davis, Illinois, has been identified as the man whose body was found in the Rock River north of U.S. Bypass 20 on May 12, according to a news release from the