There's a big spike in people abusing the Rockford Fire Department’s EMS. (Read More)

In an effort to crack down on drunk driving, Rockford Police have started seizing people's cars and then keeping them permanently. (Read More)

A former District 205 security guard will spend the next four years in custody. (Read More)

The Ogle County Coroner is trying to identify a body found in a burning garage. (Read More)

Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose faces a recovery of eight months to a year in his recovery from knee surgery. (Read More)

The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Rob Flick have agreed to terms on a three-year contract. (Read More)

Chrissy Scaffidi didn't even know she would be doing the announcing until she was hired by the team as a media realtions representative. (Read More)

The Indians pile on 10 runs in the 2nd and 3rd Inning for a 10-0 Win. (Read More)

Hollande, Merkel Pledge to Seek Growth for Europe (Read More)

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner says that the recently disclosed $2 billion trading loss by JPMorgan Chase "helps make the case" for tougher rules on financial institutions, as regulators continue to implement the 2010 law aimed at policing Wall Street. (Read More)

The disclosure of a $2 billion loss by JPMorgan Chase is reviving the debate about whether banks can be trusted to handle risk on their own. (Read More)

The price of oil is falling after reports that China's rapid growth appears to be slowing down. (Read More)

Some call them the original boy band. New Edition has included Rockford in it's brand new tour. (Read More)

Jury reaches verdict in trial of man charged with murdering Jennifer Hudson's family members (Read More)

Celebrity hairstylist Vidal Sassoon, whose 1960s wash-and-wear cuts freed women from endless teasing and hairspray, has died. He was 84. (Read More)

Deliberating jurors at the trial of the man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew are headed home without reaching a verdict. (Read More)

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson says the decision to release new jobs numbers early was his alone and not made in consultation with Republican Gov. Scott Walker. (Read More)

Controversy could be brewing in Springfield over how the Illinois Department of Transportation receives funding. (Read More)

Records introduced at John Edwards' corruption trial show his campaign finance chairman paid the candidate's mistress a $9,000 monthly cash allowance. (Read More)

State election officials say local governments can ban concealed weapons at all polling sites, from city halls to assisted living homes. (Read More)