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Investigators look for clues after a shooting took the lives of three and injured two Sunday night at around six in the evening when several gun shots were heard.

While it may be harder for some people to get out and hike during the cold wintertime, and one local group hopes some hot cocoa can help.

After doing some shopping at Walmart in Rockford this Saturday, customers can check in on their health with several free screenings for the annual Walmart Wellness Day.

It was the month of January back in 1852 when Rockford officially became a city. With that date in mind, one local business is set to celebrate Rockford’s history with some fun.

The rules haven’t changed drastically since the 102nd General Assembly, but Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) hopes some of the amendments will improve efficiency.

Sheriffs across the Stateline push back after Illinois becomes the latest state to ban assault weapons.

The 103rd General Assembly is officially underway as Illinois state lawmakers were sworn-in Wednesday afternoon.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Protect Illinois Communities Act into law Monday night. It was a whirlwind for Democratic sponsors and advocates who watched intense negotiations to improve the plan over the past week.

The legislation banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in Illinois is near the finish line.

The children’s medicine shortage shows no sign of slowing down, as the need for these basic treatments increase alongside it.

Experts argue that if you don’t teach children about proper sex education, it will lead to a lot of problems down the road.

Originators hope the tool will provide a first line of defense in pandemic preparedness.

The Illinois House gave final passage Tuesday to a bill banning the purchase, sale and manufacture of semi-automatic assault weapons, .50 caliber rifles and ammunition, and large-capacity magazines.

The ceremony was followed by an open house hosted by Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza.

Democrats hope they now have the momentum to pass a ban six months after the Highland Park mass shooting that left seven dead and dozens more injured.

Chaos was the word of the weekend as many county leaders across the state were confused about what they should do. The Illinois Supreme Court quickly stepped in and justices will now decide whether the Pretrial Fairness Act is constitutional.

Larger fines, and driving requirements are among the new laws in effect this year.

Once the ball drops, optimism rises for a successful 2023.

A woman is dead after her car collided with another on Route 2 on New Year’s Day.

The party included dancing, photo booths, games crafts for the kids and the chance to put something in a time capsule for future generations to uncover.

Rockford’s very own Discovery Center hosted an afternoon of fun for the whole family as well as helping parents tire their children out before midnight.

The Illinois Supreme Court halted the abolition of the cash bail system in the entire state. This comes after just one day before it was supposed to take effect.

As 2022 comes to an end, you may wonder what state leaders have planned for the new year.

The state has appealed the decision, which will now go to the Illinois Supreme Court.

Over 180 new laws will take effect in Illinois on January 1. From criminal justice reform to health care and education, there are plenty of changes you should know about before Sunday.

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) voted Friday in the nation’s capitol to secure federal funding for 15 humanitarian projects in the 17th congressional district

Illinois COVID-19 hospital admissions have increased for four straight weeks. The Illinois Department of Public Health continues to urge people to get up-to-date on COVID-19 and flu vaccines to prevent serious illness.

The large snowstorms like we’re expecting can go from whiteouts to blackouts in a matter of minutes.

Nine of the state’s 12 public universities saw an increase in freshmen enrollment for the 2022-23 school year. Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that Illinois universities are seeing extraordinary growth largely driven by Black and Latino students.