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

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

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

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.”

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

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Democrat Ali Abuihmoud will challenge Ald. Mark Bonne, D-14, in the Feb. 25 primary for Rockford City Council.

After seeing White House border czar Tom Homan and acting deputy Attorney General Emil Bove present in Chicago, Cabello appreciates the “united front.” He asserts Homan and Bove prove the Trump administration “isn’t messing around” on its immigration promises.

Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition wraps up this weekend in Rockford. Here's how to check out the sculptures.

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,

Illinois republican lawmakers have asked the state’s Supreme Court to throw out the current legislative map that they claim favors Democrats in elections. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and Rep.