A 32-year-old Rockford man is in critical condition after crashing his Ford Mustang on Illinois Route 176 in Marengo. According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office,

Rockford man in critical condition after a single-car crash in Marengo, under investigation by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.

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

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.

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 area high school artists and other participating snow sculptors learned who won awards for their snow sculpting prowess on Saturday. Snow sculpting teams were

Nestled between two New York restaurants on The Infatuation's list of the 9 Most Romantic Restaurants in America sits Bavette's, and they loved the place so much they numbered the reasons why: One, it’s the only dining room we’ll describe as “sexy” unironically—dark and windowless, with red leather booths, 1920s jazz, and suave servers.

Eleven of the state's hospitals are among the country’s best facilities based on performance and clinical data. Only one is among the top 1%.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker slams Indiana as 'low-wage state' in response to plan to adopt Illinois counties Animals at Hoo Haven are managing to stay warm thanks to heating lamps and other electric equipment. On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, organizations in the Rockford area honored the life, work, and legacy of the late civil rights leader.

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Rockford ranked No. 1 on Realtor.com's list of the Hottest Housing Markets in December, surpassing 300 other metro areas across the country.

Rockford-area residents respond to new legislation that will align Illinois driving standards with the rest of the country.