Two charged in drug-induced deaths
February 20, 2025Two men have been charged in connection with separate drug-induced deaths in Rockford. Ricky McGowens, 46, and Matthew Alexander, 34, both of Rockford, have each been charged with drug-induced…
Two men have been charged in connection with separate drug-induced deaths in Rockford. Ricky McGowens, 46, and Matthew Alexander, 34, both of Rockford, have each been charged with drug-induced…
A Rockford forging shop was evacuated this afternoon after a gas leak was discovered. Rockford fire personnel evacuated Rockford Drop Forge, 2011 10th Ave., after finding what they…
Rockford began salting arterial routes late this afternoon. Decisions about further salting deployments will be made, as needed, according to developing conditions, said Public Works…
Teresa Field has many roles as an OSF parish nurse for Rockford area churches. She’s a patient advocate, a healthcare resource and a spiritual comfort to those she serves. Whatever…
The Rockford Public Works Department has completed its snow operation. Any streets needing additional attention will be addressed on an individual basis. In addition, the citywide Snow…
A Rockford man wanted in connection with a January shooting has been taken into custody. Damajae McKenzie, 27, faces charges of aggravated battery and aggravated domestic battery in…
Congressional Democrats, including 11 from Illinois, are urging President Donald Trump to retract his statements that the civilian Palestinian population of the Gaza Strip should be…
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, D-Springfield, met today with University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine in Rockford leaders, along with other Illinois members of the…
SPRINGFIELD — The Trump administration has asked Illinois election officials for a copy of the state’s voter registration database, including sensitive data about individual voters…
Insurance companies operating in Illinois have a transparency problem with state regulators and consumers, four top state officials alleged. Illinois leaders remain frustrated by State…
The Democratic primary for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat features three of the state’s most notable Democrats, but U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly isn’t worried big spending or endorsements…
Nearly 13 percent of the 1,350 Illinois ZIP codes at high risk of lead exposure in children are in Cook County. The 172 Cook County areas at high risk of lead exposure in children include…
For generations, America has been thought of as the land of opportunity, a place where anyone who worked and studied hard could grow up to achieve any goal they set for themselves. …
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker is asking state lawmakers for more authority to regulate the homeowners insurance market in Illinois. His comments came after the Bloomington-based…