Michael Dean Jr., 32, also of Rockford, faces two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, two counts of unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon, possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. Dean is not in custody, but an arrest warrant is issued.

Flu hospitalizations continue to be on the high side. According to UW Health data, 18 percent of the hospital network’s patients in northern Illinois tested

Prosecutors said from May 2023 to November 2023, Anderson used text messaging and social media applications to communicate with a 14-year-old girl from Ottumwa. Investigators said Anderson convinced the girl to produce and send him child pornography.

Rockford man in critical condition after a single-car crash in Marengo, under investigation by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.

An Illinois state legislator introduced a bill that would freeze local government property tax levies at the 2025 amount for levy years 2026-2030.

Pawn shop owners charged A family that owns several pawn shops throughout Central Illinois is being charged by the Illinois Attorney General for allegedly running an organized retail crime enterprise.

More and more Illinois colleges and universities are offering full tuition scholarships. “The Huskie Pledge,” “The Rockford Promise,” “The Illinois Commitment” -- everyone’s got one now. But as nice as zero tuition sounds,

According to an email, Stellantis Chair John Elkann met with President Donald Trump and discussed the company's plan to reopen the Belvidere plant.

After her date in the Windy City, Perry takes the show to Minneapolis, Denver, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Austin. Katy Perry will then go down under for a handful of shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and other Australian cities before returning to the States for shows primarily on the West Coast.

A 32-year-old Rockford man is in critical condition after crashing his Ford Mustang on Illinois Route 176 in Marengo. According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office,

Cheeseburgers, pulled pork, chicken and waffles, Cuban sliders, ham and cheese, Philly cheesesteak, shredded chicken parm, and BLT biscuits. Don't forget mac 'n cheese, hot dogs, and deviled eggs! All great options to add to your spread for the Super Bowl this year.

More: Election 2025: Here's who's running in a three-way race for Rockford's Fifth Ward Both are East High School graduates who earned degrees at Northern Illinois University. And since both are Democrats, the outcome of the Feb. 25 primary election likely will determine who becomes alderman.