If you saw strange lights in the sky over northern Illinois on Tuesday night, you’re not alone. Rockford, Illinois resident Steve Heilmeyer was among those who saw multiple bright lights in the night sky,

Winnebago County Gary Caruana says he will continue following state law when it comes to detaining undocumented migrants. But, he says because of the Illinois Trust

Illinois republican lawmakers have asked the state’s Supreme Court to throw out the current legislative map that they claim favors Democrats in elections. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and Rep.

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said a federal funding pause ordered by President Donald Trump has placed needed assistance programs and jobs at risk.

Woodfire Pizza, at 408 E State Street, was hot with competition Tuesday as 36 students from five local high schools put their skills to the test in the Future Top Chef Culinary Skills Competition.

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

Sorensen stresses Congress holds the “power of the purse” – i.e., controlling government spending. By attempting to freeze federal funds, he asserts “the executive branch [is] taking too much power, taking all of the power away from Congress to be able to decide what’s best for our communities.”

More: Election 2025: Here's who's running in a three-way race for Rockford's Fifth Ward Both are East High School graduates who earned degrees at Northern Illinois University. And since both are Democrats, the outcome of the Feb. 25 primary election likely will determine who becomes alderman.

Results from the National Assessment for Educational Progress reading test shows 8th graders in Illinois out preformed national averages.

After seeing White House border czar Tom Homan and acting deputy Attorney General Emil Bove present in Chicago, Cabello appreciates the “united front.” He asserts Homan and Bove prove the Trump administration “isn’t messing around” on its immigration promises.

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,

Michael Dean Jr., 32, also of Rockford, faces two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, two counts of unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon, possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. Dean is not in custody, but an arrest warrant is issued.