A Porter County police officer, following a tip provided by a license plate detection system, spotted a stolen vehicle around ...

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Winnebago County prosecutors say a Janesville man climbed a balcony in Machesney Park to shoot a man through a window.

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Iowa property owners would save a combined $426 million over five years, Statehouse Republicans say, under their proposal to drastically overhaul the state's property tax system.

This proposal is the biggest overhaul to the property tax system in decades, puts Iowa homeowners first, brings much needed relief to property taxpayers, and puts restraints on local governments ...

Rockford Police are investigating after a shooting on the 5400 block of East State Street. According to a social media post ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford police are investigating an overnight shooting that happening around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in ...

A Rockford City Council committee supports an "All People Are Welcome" sign despite debate over its message. Supporters say the sign promotes diversity and attracts talent, while opponents argue ...

Bruce Lambert has been found guilty of murder in the killing of Cleonta Day in 2022, and faces up to 60 years in prison with ...

Defense lawyers in criminal cases are duty-bound to protect their client’s legal rights. But a Rockford lawyer spectacularly failed to meet that standard when he represented a murder suspect.