Police officers in London carried out a "controlled explosion" after a suspicious package was found Friday morning outside ...

The opening of new abortion clinics in Illinois has brought a legal challenge to buffer zone laws, putting local activists on opposing sides.

"Beyond training, intellect, and innovation, these skills hold the power to transform ordinary individuals into great leaders," writes Mohammad Yunas.

Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent for the Rockford Register Star.

We just recently announced our top 50 girls basketball players from the Rockford area to keep an eye on this season, and some of those players are team leaders. Here is a list of 17 of those stars to ...

Should Illinois legalize assisted suicide? Some state senators think so. If allowed, vulnerable people who are sick, elderly, disabled, and those with mental illness and dementia will become targets.

Illinois State Police have released video of a Rockford man's deadly encounter with DeKalb County law enforcement.

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to ...

The weekend brings an REO Speedwagon and Loverboy concert, Gregorian Chants and Light Up the Parks, along with fundraisers, live music, holiday events and more to the Rockford area. What: Enjoy ...

Regional gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $2.88 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $2.87 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information ...

Rockford Board of Election Commissioners heard objections to would-be Republican mayoral candidate Joseph "Joey" Canova. Here ...