A Rockford man has been charged with first-degree murder after police accuse him of chasing down a motorcycle rider who he believed stole his motorcycle and forcing it off the road in a fatal crash.

Since 2013, Chagas disease in humans has been reported in eight states, according to Texas A&M University's Kissing Bug ...

It's time to vote on the Rockford Register Star's Athlete of the Week poll to find the best of the best for the week of Sept. 1-6 ...

Mississippi State crashes the party in SEC/Big Ten top 25. Minnesota runs out of fireworks. Ole MIss bettors take costly win.

Rockford’s Greenwich Village Art Fair is back with juried artists, cocktails, live music and family fun. Sept. 13–14 at Rockford Art Museum.

BMW recalled certain 2026 X5, X5 Plug-in Hybrid, and X7 vehicles as they may have a windshield that was not properly sealed.

U.S. News & World Report has come out with its annual ranking of public high schools. See how Rockford and Freeport area ...

Applications are open for a $400K grant to help Machesney Park residents with home repairs and accessibility upgrades.

The Chicago Cubs (81-62) visit the Atlanta Braves (64-79) Monday for the opener of a 3-game series. First pitch from Truist Park is set for 7:15 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds ...

Realtor Luke Salamone says he is still 'looking for answers' after Rockford City Council rejected proposal for 180-unit residential development.

Hononegah has struggled to two wins over teams that were 2-16 last year, but Hono also played both games without injured starting quarterback Drew Shockley and had eight turnovers against Auburn. It's ...

Don't look now, but there is another team that might have more big-play makers than even Belvidere North. Young QB and great receivers lead Harlem.