Posted: 8:32 PM As Illinois works out its financial problems, Governor Pat Quinn wants us to get more money back from the state.

Updated: 9:07 AM Police catch a suspect who they say was growing a substantial amount of marijuana inside a Machesney Park home.

Posted: 8:00 PM Perhaps a new low for some Rockford suspects. Police say half a dozen cars were broken into this morning while the owners were attending church.

Posted: 9:40 PM Some young athletes' dreams of competing in the Olympics have been squashed. The International Olympic Committee has thrown wrestling from the 2020 Olympic ring.

Updated: 3:22 PM The popes resignation came as a surprise to almost everyone who heard the news this morning, including those at local Catholic schools.

Posted: 5:38 AM In recognition of Black History Month, one local museum is honoring African American scholars.

Updated: 10:20 PM A scary situation for a Rockford woman after police say her purse was stolen by someone in a moving car.

Updated: 10:08 PM Rockford mayoral candidates say the key issues facing the city are crime and the economy.

Updated: 10:58 AM A local doctor is helping us understand how three people died this week while shoveling snow. Here is more on what happened, and what we can do to protect ourselves, and our loved ones.

Posted: 6:38 PM A prominent Chicago pastor is remembering a slain 15-year-old girl as the face of an "epidemic of violence causing funeral processions around the country."

Updated: 11:16 PM As the Boy Scouts of America celebrates its one hundred and third anniversary this week, organization leaders say they need more time to decide whether to keep its long-time ban on gay members.

Updated: 5:40 PM One man walked into a Rockford bar tonight expecting to lose money on the game. Instead, he walked out with thousands.

Updated: 5:45 PM We have a lot of local ties to this year's Superbowl. Rockton native and NASCAR driver Danica Patrick was featured in one of tonight's commercials, Auburn grad Michelle Williams was part of the half time show, and of course, there's Byron native Sean Considine. There's another star part of game from Janesville.

Updated: 10:47 PM Local grocery scores are scoring business this weekend in preparation for the Superbowl.

Updated: 11:48 AM Prepare to dish out a little bit more for a fan favorite tomorrow. The price of chicken wings are at an all-time high going into Superbowl Sunday.

Updated: 11:17 PM Rockford City Council approved a new rental property registration ordinance Monday night.

Posted: 10:20 PM Illinois is the fourth state to allow illegal immigrants to obtain a driver's license with a new law signed by the governor. Some Stateline resident are already plan to apply for one.

Posted: 9:35 PM What looked like a night at the Oscars, is so much more for the Stateline. Hundreds dressed up in tuxes and ballroom gowns for a good cause tonight.

Posted: 9:18 PM Organizers with the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge hope to raise five thousand dollars tonight to create a commemorative plaque for the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting.

Updated: 5:39 PM When it gets this cold outside, most people want to stay indoors as much as possible. But for some, their jobs require them to brave the elements no matter what. One worker who says he's weathered much worse conditions than today.

Updated: 10:56 PM Friends and family of the victims in the Rockford crash early Monday morning, have been visiting the spot where they lost their loved ones. Friends say one of the young women was never afraid to speak her mind.

Updated: 9:48 PM The national unemployment rate for veterans is about 11 percent. That's several points higher than the rate for the general population. And in 2012, military suicides outnumbered combat deaths for the first time ever. The American Legion hopes to help new veterans adjust to life at home.

Updated: 10:57 PM It's been four years since 20-million dollars were spent improving the BMO, formerly the Metrocentre. And now it's getting a piece of a four-million dollar grant

Posted: 9:47 PM It may look a little more like winter outside, however a season attraction is coming to an end this weekend..

Updated: 11:15 PM Freeport is re-igniting discussions on where city business should be handled.