A man who sexually assaulted a 76-year-old woman while on a Rockford bike path has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison.

German Valley teen Avalon Atwater was crowned National Teen Miss Agriculture USA to advocate for the industry.

State Rep. Maurice West announced 22 million in funding for Rockford area veterans, youth, and infrastructure.

Many important questions remain unanswered about proposed passenger rail service from Rockford to Chicago, writes State Rep. John Cabello.

The International Women’s Baseball Center reported that the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Rockford drew 15,710 fans during its 15-game run at Rivets Stadium in Loves Park, helping generate ...

Winnebago County residents can now access solar energy and lower electric bills without installing panels at home.

Illinois labor officials recovered over 110000 in back wages for workers underpaid on a Winnebago County solar project.

Eric Sorensen plans to meet with residents during a town hall event in Rockford on Aug. 3, offering constituents an opportunity to ask questions and discuss local and national issues. The event will ...

Here are some highlights of how Rockford-area stars, led by Rocco and Bruno Cassioppi, did at this year's Fargo wrestling nationals.

Northern Illinois has lost its legendary football head coach. Joe Novak, who was inducted into the NIU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013, passed away late Tuesday, July 28 at the age of 81. Novak led the ...

Outgoing Texas Sen. John Cornyn found his spine on PEPFAR, right after he lost his primary and President Trump could no ...

Liverpool faces Leeds in a club friendly at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 1. Here's how to buy last-minute ...