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

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

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.

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.

Sorensen stresses Congress holds the “power of the purse” – i.e., controlling government spending. By attempting to freeze federal funds, he asserts “the executive branch [is] taking too much power, taking all of the power away from Congress to be able to decide what’s best for our communities.”

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

IDOT to close Interstate 255 for road work The Illinois Department of Transportation will close over 3 miles of Interstate 255 in Metro East for six months starting this weekend. IDOT will be resurfacing the interstate between Illinois Route 157 and Illinois Route 15.

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

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,

Rockford, Illinois, is basking in the spotlight after Realtor.com named it the No. 1 hottest housing market in December. The city has unseated Manchester, New Hampshire, a longtime favorite that has held the top spot an impressive 31 times since the

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

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