Illinois’ third largest city may not have that distinction for much longer. U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate that Rockford, the third largest city in Illinois, is leading the…
Sometimes, quiz bowl teens who are cool-as-a-cucumber, press their buzzers and answer before host Nick Toma can complete the question. And, darn it all, their haste usually doesn’t…
The Illinois Department of Transportation plans more than $8 billion in statewide road and bridge projects over the next six years, released in a blueprint last week. But the…
Memorial Day weekend is a time to reflect and recall the sacrifices of citizen soldiers, sailors and other military personnel who gave their lives in service to their country. Throughout…
Daniel Nielsen, an Auburn High School senior, is among 2,500 students nationwide to receive a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. The award was announced last week. Nielsen, in Auburn’s…
Rockford Park District’s Forest City Queen riverboat and rail-based Trolley Car 36 began public tours for the summer season last weekend with departures from Riverview Park, 324…
Work on replacing the turf at Northern Illinois University’s Huskie Stadium is officially underway as crews began removing the old FieldTurf surface last week. With the installation…
State Senator Steve Stadelman last week hosted the Illinois Senate Commerce and Economic Development Committee in his home city of Rockford to hear testimony about Senate Bill 1642,…
Man killed on South SideA 35-year-old man was killed Thursday morning on Chicago's South Side. Police ...
One killed, another injured in ...One man was killed and another man was injured Monday night in ...
Pedestrian killed on South SideA woman was killed Thursday evening when hit by a vehicle on ...
Statewide childhood lead testing plannedNearly 13 percent of the 1,350 Illinois ZIP codes at high risk ...
