Rockford Police Department investigators have made five arrests in connection with a 2024 shooting. Here's what we know.

Stargazers on nearly one half of the world witnessed a total lunar eclipse overnight, as a rare cosmic lineup caused the moon to turn a shade of red.

Sometimes sleep takes priority over cool celestial events. Luckily, you can catch a partial solar eclipse this month and a ...

This four-bedroom ranch on a 4.8-acre lot zoned for agriculture includes a pond and walking trail. Check out photos here.

Here are 10 nominees, now it's your chance to vote on who you think deserves the Rockford Register Star's girls basketball Player of the Year ...

Eastland basketball's "missing piece" is star guard Adam Awender, who came to the program two years ago, shortly before Freeport Aquin closed as a high school.

Orangeville High School teacher Collin T. Zier, 39, was accused by a federal prosecutors of sexually exploiting a child.

A U.S. Navy veteran, Dick Meyers served Winnebago County for nearly five decades and was sheriff for 17 years. He died ...

Eastland takes 14-point halftime lead and rolls into state Class 1A boys basketball championship game with win over Peoria Christian.

Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Midwest region last week compared with the week prior.

The Rockford area will host a variety of events, including an Animal Rescue Expo, a concert by Tower of Power, and a Saint Patrick's Day Parade. Families can enjoy events like SpongeBob SquarePants ...

The $170 million first phase of the Colman Yards redevelopment project in Rockford, Illinois, has been halted due to a payment dispute between the developer and its general contractor. The developer, ...