Rockford aldermen on Monday approved the 2018 budget, five days ahead of their March 31 deadline.The plan, conditionally approved last week as Plan B,…

Winnebago County Board Chairman Frank Haney addressed several issues Wednesday during his second State of the County address at Giovanni’s Restaurant &…

Police have arrested 20-year-old Jamain L. McFadden in connection with Sunday’s shots-fired incident at CherryVale Mall. McFadden has been charged with…

Which taxes and fees will likely increase for Rockford residents will depend on whether voters restore home rule on March 20.On Monday, city staff…

The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a vehicle investigators say was involved in a fatal shooting that happened…

When brothers Christopher and Jack Ruckman were found shot to death in their home last weekend, a cloud of confusion hung eerily over their quiet Cherry…

Winnebago County Chairman Frank Haney has hit back at a series of reports on a settlement agreement with a former county administrator.Amanda Hamaker left…

Rockford is changing and will no longer tolerate violent crime.That’s the hard-lined message local-law enforcement officials are sending as Rockford is…

Republican and Democratic county board members on Monday called for answers over a separation agreement between the county and a former administrator,…

Transform Rockford on Wednesday announced it supports the return of home rule to Rockford.Spokesmen say the organization stands behind the March 20…