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Prosecutors air more claims in R. Kelly case; 1 involves boy

Teenager hurt after Friday night shooting in Beloit

Business leaders, lawmakers meet in Rockford to discuss adding jobs to the region

Every Oregon High School varsity sport averages 3.0 GPA or higher in 2020

Rockton residents near the Chemtool site will need to wait days before finding out if private well water is safe to drink

Two hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Rockford

ISP arrest a Rockford man on 10 counts of possession of child pornography

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4-year-old hit by car in Rockford has died

Lee County Fair kicks off fair season in the Stateline

Freeport tumbling team wins national title

‘Not necessarily an impact of Chemtool fire’ Rockton water still contaminated

Firefighters end search and recovery at Florida condo collapse

Oregon School District releases draft back-to-school plan

UPDATE: Electrical issue causes fire at Rockford apartment building

Should vaccinated people mask up with COVID-19 cases rising?

FEATURED REPORTS

Boy makes remarkable transformation through love of scuba diving

JC’s Junction Corner boasts fresh, delicious burgers at an affordable price

Biker group donates to animal rescue shelters in honor of one of their own

PREVIEW: Boy makes remarkable transformation through love of scuba diving

Education

Oregon School District releases draft back-to-school plan

Chicago schools requiring masks when schools reopen in fall

‘Unmask our children,’ Parents protest at Hononegah School Board meeting

Beat the rush: SwedishAmerican says back-to-school physicals are filling up fast

CRIME AND COURTS

ISP arrest a Rockford man on 10 counts of possession of child pornography

Teenager hurt after Friday night shooting in Beloit

4-year-old hit by car in Rockford has died

Man who allegedly killed Deputy Jacob Keltner is a main suspect in 2018 Bloomington house burglaries

Politics

Telehealth services expanded through 2027 in Illinois

Local Illinois governments now eligible for $742 million in COVID-19 relief

Birth control now an over-the-counter medication in Illinois

GOP may boycott Jan. 6 probe after Pelosi blocks members

Inspiring 815

Biker group donates to animal rescue shelters in honor of one of their own

Battle Buds: Shannon and Soldier working together to help people with post traumatic stress

Pair of 90-year-old pianists enriching ears at Chapelwood Community Church

Roscoe teens mow 100 yards for people unable to do it themselves

Where the Locals Eat

JC’s Junction Corner boasts fresh, delicious burgers at an affordable price

The Taco Shop 815 food truck celebrates grand opening

3 B’s Café owner says regulars are family to her

‘The food is definitely made with love;’ get a taste of Laotian cuisine at Rock Pho’d

Hidden Gems in Our Region

Freeport’s Krape Park offers unique amenities not found in backyards

All kinds of talent combine to create homegrown musicals at Starlight Theater

Beloit family and community members keep traditions at Kauffman’s Country Store alive

Creativity and inspiration shine at The Studio while it prepares for musicals in the Stateline