Rockford man charged with murder
February 20, 2025A Rockford man has been charged in connection with a January killing. Sincer Burns, 20, faces two counts of first-degree murder in the death of Darian Bunnell. At 2:45 p.m. Jan. 18,…
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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…
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Trump fires U.S. attorney for Southern Illinois
February 20, 2025Rachel Aud Crowe, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, has been fired. Crowe, 51, of Glen Carbon, had served as U.S. attorney since 2022. From 2006-18, she was an…
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African American Heritage Prayer Service planned
February 20, 2025The Archdiocese of Chicago will hold its 47th annual African American Heritage Prayer Service at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., Chicago. Rev. Thulani Magwaza,…
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Woodridge man charged with possession of child porn
February 19, 2025A Woodridge man has been charged with possession of child pornography. Bryan Odwyer, 29, faces the Class 2 felony following an Illinois State Police investigation. On Sept. 10, State…
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Rotary clubs continue to support Ukraine
February 19, 2025The people of Ukraine have found friends in Rotarians. Rotary clubs have provided nearly $90 billion in support to the war-torn nation. “The response of our Rotarians around the world…
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‘Karina’s Law’ removes guns from domestic violence situations
February 19, 2025Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter, Daniela, were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend 2023 at their Chicago home, allegedly by Karina’s husband. After more…
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Stylist launches foundation aiding Ukrainians, jewelry line
February 19, 2025Tali Kogan wanted to do more than write a check when war broke out in her homeland. “I was born in Ukraine. When war broke out, I was heartbroken,” Kogan said. “I wanted to do…
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Lawsuit challenges legality of GOP appointment to 26th State Senate seat
February 19, 2025The petals seem to have already wilted on newly appointed GOP 26th State Senate hopeful Darby Hills’ Valentine’s Day roses. Hills, the Barrington Hills village trustee who on Feb….
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Forging shop evacuated after gas leak
February 18, 2025A 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…
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