A Rock Island man on trial for the shooting death of Dayona Lee, 26, in December of 2021, has instead pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after a jury was seated.

Bruce Walla, 55, of Huntley, Illinois, was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay fines and restitution. The African American Resource Center at Booker (AARC) will once again hold the youth program ...

The Rockford Fire Department rescued a man from the Rock River after he was in the water for around 30 minutes.

The O'Fallon Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam that has recently targeted citizens in the area. The ...

A 24-year-old Roxana man faces aggravated battery charges after allegedly punching a security officer in the face.

Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is calling on Illinois state prosecutors to hasten their determination on whether charges will be filed against two former Carroll County Sheriff’s Department ...

Christopher Jackson lost his mother to a hit-and-run just weeks ago. Now he’s urging drivers to slow down and pay attention.

The Rockford Police Department is accepting applications for entry-level police officers. Entry-level Rockford officers start ...

Hundreds of Beloit students lack a consistent roof over their head.

State Rep. Natalie Manley and local police chiefs discussed various issues including traffic, infrastructure, budgeting, and legislation related to restorative justice and sex work at a meeting at ...