Over 600 public libraries, including multiple libraries in Northern Illinois, received grants of up to $102,227.83 to support ...

Every city is famous for something. In fact, some places are famous for many things, even the Rockford area. From a bustling ...

Millions of dollars are set aside for Rockford-area organizations and local projects as part of Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 ...

As JB Pritzker launches his 2026 campaign, Illinois shows fiscal progress — but long-term challenges on jobs, growth and ...

Officials release the identities of two Illinois men killed Saturday in a plane crash in Capron. Donald Ruf, 63, of Belvidere ...

Kayleigh Randle joins the LEX 18 news team after spending the past two years as a multimedia journalist, weather anchor, and anchor at WIFR-23 News in Rockford, Illinois.

The Boone County Coroner's Office has identified a pedestrian killed in a crash June 28 on U.S. Route 20 east of Shattuck Road. Donald E. Ruf, 63, of Belvidere, was hit by an eastbound 2002 ...

Over 600 public libraries received part of $20 million in grants, including multiple libraries in Northern Illinois.

The McCracken County Sheriff's Office responded to a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 24 at the 2-mile marker on ...

At approximately 2:38 p.m. on June 25, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office responded to Interstate 24 at the 2 mile marker ...

While tariffs are meant to boost U.S. manufacturing, businsess owners saying shifting production to the US isn't always easy.