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.

Going forward, we must remain vigilant in our recruitment efforts as attorney retention will remain a struggle. Nevertheless, I am tremendously proud of the office we have built here in Winnebago ...

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 ...

The Eastland boys basketball team silenced one of Illinois' best 3-point shooting teams in the IHSA Class 1A semifinals and moves into range for a championship on Saturday afternoon.

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 ...