Republican Rep. Darin LaHood also took the oath of office on Jan. 3, promising to represent Illinois' 16th Congressional District.

Auburn and Jefferson went to battle as the Knights pulled through 86-84 in double overtime. Tazheer Henderson hit the game-winning putback as time expired. Earlier in the game, Amir Danforth hit a ...

The holidays proved to be the most wonderful time of the year for Illinois casinos, including the state’s newest gambling venues. Casino revenue hit its high-water mark in December, boosted by the ...

Low temperatures Wednesday morning fell into the single digits once again in Rockford and surrounding areas, with a low of 7 ...

ROCKFORD (WREX) — The American Hockey League announced today that Rockford IceHogs forward Frank Nazar has been named to the ...

Rockford homeowners pay the second-highest property tax rate in the United States — in relation to their home’s value — according to a new study. Smart Asset, a New ...

A Winnebago County Board member has been charged with DUI and violating the Illinois Concealed Carry Act. Here's what the ...

Although the Rockford region has seen its share of violent crime, few have been as terrifying as the ones that occurred in ...

Two Illinois lawmakers honored four members of the Ogle County Sheriff's Office on Dec. 30. State Reps. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, who is the House Republican Leader, and Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, honored ...

The renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Rockford, Illinois, is located next to the Winnebago Landfill and is operated by ...

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