1+ hour, 30+ min ago   (44+ words) Serious Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation in Rockford, Illinois'Q98.5 Rockford Police Investigate Serious Pedestrian Crash on East State Street An investigation continues following a traffic crash that injured two individuals on East State Street, leaving one with critical injuries. Pedestrians Struck…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago   (193+ words) Seeing coyotes is a common occurrence in Illinois, but if it seems like you're been seeing them more frequently, there's an important reason why. The neighborhood I live in is surrounded by farmland,so we see wildlife like deer, rabbits,…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (309+ words) An 18-year-old is under arrest following an armed robbery, a stolen vehicle crash, and a foot chase.in Rockford early this morning (Tuesday). According to a press release from the Rockford Police Department, SCOPE (Specialized Community Oriented Police Enforcement) officers…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (271+ words) The Mayor of Rockford will join other city leaders for two upcoming public town halls to discuss crime reduction, public safety initiatives, and community concerns. The mayor of Rockford,Tom McNamara, is taking his public safety message directly to residents…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (317+ words) Today I came across a story out of Illinois that blew my mind for two reasons: Last year my oldest daughter began middle school, and the biggest change that came along with it was a cell phone. For years our…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (229+ words) It has been nearly 40 years since the iconic Pretty in Pink graced the silver screen. For the first time in nearly four decades, one of the most quintessential movies of the '80s is coming back to movie theaters. Paramount Pictures and…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (294+ words) The temperatures are expected to fluctuate for at least several days, with renewed chances of snow accumulation in Rockford and the Chicagoland area. We'll enjoy one more mild day on Tuesday (1/13), with temperatures around 50 in the Rockford region and around…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (302+ words) Illinois is giving residents more time and free support to secure affordable health care coverage through the state's marketplace. Get Covered Illinois has announced a 16-day extension for residents to enroll in health insurance coverage through the state's official marketplace,…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (222+ words) If you're looking for an All-American food, you can never go wrong with hamburgers, and there are plenty of delicious ones in Illinois. When it comes to judging restaurants, I always start with a burger. If the place can't make…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (262+ words) Do you enjoy checking out unique dive bars throughout Illinois? Here's one you need to add to your must-see list: Electric Funeral Bar in Chicago. To me, loving'true-crime means being drawn to dark stories'and dark places, just for the weirdness…...