Winnebago County and Rockford ended 2024 with their lowest unemployment rates of the ear, according to figures released ...

A 32-year-old registered sex offender faces multiple charges following a report of an attack at a Machesney Park home.

Madigan, 82, is charged with 23 offenses, including bribery, misconduct and racketeering.

Following what police called a brief foot chase, officers found the teen who still had the gun. Police said he refused to ...

A registered sex offender, Justen Cunningham, 32, has been arrested by police after he allegedly attacked, strangled, and ...

Machesney Park Police arrested 41-year-old Mark Lucas, of Alton, for allegedly grooming a 13-year-old girl. On November 4, ...

Authorities in Menasha say a 17-year-old man is in custody after he was allegedly armed with a handgun and led police on a ...

Property values are assessed by Dana Adams in Rockton Township and Cindy Servant in Roscoe Township, but they are equalized ...

Elevated recall status for broccoli sold at Walmart. Broccoli packages sold at Walmart stores in 20 states including Illinois ...

Five of the 20 teachers who are finalists in the 2025 Golden Apple Award for Academic Excellence teach at schools in far northern Winnebago County. Jackie Weerda has taught kindergarten for 20 years, ...