Sorensen stresses Congress holds the “power of the purse” – i.e., controlling government spending. By attempting to freeze federal funds, he asserts “the executive branch [is] taking too much power, taking all of the power away from Congress to be able to decide what’s best for our communities.”

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

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.

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,

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.

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.

Democrat Ali Abuihmoud will challenge Ald. Mark Bonne, D-14, in the Feb. 25 primary for Rockford City Council.

Rockford, Illinois, is basking in the spotlight after Realtor.com named it the No. 1 hottest housing market in December. The city has unseated Manchester, New Hampshire, a longtime favorite that has held the top spot an impressive 31 times since the

Tickets are available for the YWCA Northwestern Illinois' Leader Luncheon. The 45th annual event will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 3 at the Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Rd. in Rockford.