A new season approaching brings out new stars for Western Michigan football. (April 15, 2024)

An unidentified attacker, armed with two bladed weapons and threatening another, police said, was shot and killed by a Beloit Police officer on Sunday morning.

Saturday afternoon was an exciting one at a local senior living facility. A group of Rockford University students organized a field day for the residents at Peterson Meadows.

VFW Post 1461 hosted the third annual Family Freedom Festival on Saturday.

The fourth annual Pretzel Fest in Freeport on Saturday featured live music, barbeques, axe throwing and face painting.

Stephenson County kicked off its fourth restaurant week with the opening of nationally recognized This Is It Eatery's New Location.

Six local educators were honored at the Golden Apple Excellence in Education Award Banquet for their outstanding work in the education system on April 26th.

The City of Rockford recently extended the Resident Officer Community Keeper program (ROCK) and officers feel the program is a great way to get closer to the community.

Perry Johnston, 63, was found guilty of reckless homicide among other charges that could land him in prison for 26 years.

Leann Burmeister-Juliano said her dedication to the profession was inspired by her family.

A woman who received an Illinois Lottery ticket purchased at a Loves Park gas station was surprised to win a whopping $1 million.

Rockford University hosts STEM day for middle school students

A solar farm being installed at the Rockford campus of Collins Aerospace is expected to produce about 10% of the power used by the plant and reduce emissions by 1,500 metric tons.