Child Porn Investigation Leads To Discovery Of Illegal Drug Operation: Police

While searching a home for child sexual abuse materials, officers found the illegal cannabis grow operation, according to police.

IL Teen Sexually Assaulted Child, Made Child Pornography: Police

The teen "was disseminating, producing, and in possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials, in addition to assaulting a child," police said.

Firefighter Charged With Arson In 700-Acre Blaze At IL Nature Preserve

The fire burned through more than 700 acres Friday morning at the Green River State Wildlife Area in northwest Illinois.

Small Plane Crashes Into Residential Neighborhood In Boone County: NTSB

The Whittman Tailwind crashed "under unknown circumstances" near Poplar Grove, NTSB officials told Patch.

Cop Charged With Theft, Fraud And Misconduct: IL State Police

The Rockford Police Department asked state authorities to investigate allegations that Roser committed multiple offenses, officials said.

White Supremacist Convicted Of Killing Jewish Inmate At IL Prison: DOJ

The attacker "espoused white supremacist views and possessed various Nazi memorabilia and other items symbolizing white supremacy."

Charter School Director Stole Thousands For Personal Gain: Police

She is charged with felony theft of $10,000 to $100,000 and felony official misconduct, police said.

6 Men Who Solicited Sex With Children Arrested: State Police

The arrests were part of an operation in the Rockford area that focused on finding people trying to pay for sex acts, police said.

Man Fit To Stand Trial In Attacks That Killed 4 In Illinois

He's accused of stabbing, beating and driving over his victims, including a teenage girl, in the killing spree.

Girl, 15, Died A Hero During IL Killing Spree, Bystander Saved Woman

Man accused of fatally stabbing two people before killing a mailman with a truck, beating a teen girl to death and stabbing several others.

'Random And Senseless' Killing Spree: 22-Year-Old Suspect Identified

Soto faces multiple counts of murder and home invasion for the neighborhood attack that killed a 15-year-old girl and 3 other people.

4 Dead, 7 Injured After Stabbing Attack In Rockford Area: Police

A 22-year-old man was found and taken into custody, police said.

IL Walmart Killing May Have Been Racially Motivated: Reports

The attacker had sought mental health care before the stabbing, reports said.

Walmart Employee Stabbed To Death At IL Store: Police

The 18-year-old retail worker was attacked by a stranger, according to police, who said the assailant is charged with first-degree murder.

Police Dog Shot And Killed During Pursuit: Rockford Authorities

"K-9 Nyx paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting this community," Rockford Chief of Police Carla Redd said on social media.

16-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Self In Rockford: Police

The boy was being treated at a local hospital for his gunshot wound, police said.

15 Hospitalized After Chemical Exposure Near Airport In Rockford

Exposure to toxic powder sent 15 people to the hospital, according to WTVO.

Rockford Man Charged With Theft Of Funeral Home Van, Corpse: Police

Deon Howard, 23, has not been arrested but has been charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and abuse to a corpse, prosecutors said.

Rockford Shootings: 3 Killed, Including Teen Boy: Police

On Twitter, police stated a 29-year-old man, as well as an 18-year-old male, also "succumbed to their injuries."

Man Killed Thursday Night In Rockford: Police

Rockford Police said a man died Thursday after officers found him lying on the sidewalk with several gunshot wounds.

Suspicious Death Investigation After Body Found Near Dam: Rockford PD

Police said the death of a man found near Fordham Dam last week is suspicious. A Wisconsin police department is also investigating.

Coroner Accused Of Stealing Over $14,000 From Dead People

Winnebago County Coroner Bill Hintz is also accused of stealing taxpayer money to fund vacations for himself, his wife, court records show.

Officer Shot By Unknown Shooter; Uninjured Due To Ballistic Vest

Rockford police said the officer was in the area of South Third and Pope streets early Thursday morning when he heard a gunshot.

Attorney & Firm Sued in Sterling, Illinois, Sexual Assault Case

Injury Attorneys at Latherow & Duignan Suspect that Rapist Lawyer has Other Victims

Explosion At Rockton Chemical Plant: National Guard Deployed

Chemtool Incorporated, a grease manufacturer, may continue to burn for several days due to the grease product in the plant, officials said.

Body Found In Rockford Storage Unit Is Missing McHenry County Woman

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call McHenry County Sheriff’s investigators at (815) 334-4750.

Family Of Accused Green Beret 'Shocked And Saddened' By Shooting

"The Webb family is grieving for all those involved," according to a statement released Wednesday.

Lawyer: Soldier Charged In Rockford Shooting May Have PTSD

Three people were killed and three were wounded in a shooting Saturday at a Rockford bowling alley.

Victims' Names, New Details Released In Bowling Alley Shooting

Police said Duke Webb, accused in the shooting, was on leave from the Army and was visiting family in Illinois.

K-9 Killed In The Line Of Duty: IL Sheriff's Department

Loki was fatally injured when a suspected drunken driver crashed into the back of a sheriff's officer's vehicle, police said.

3 Dead In Bowling Alley Shooting; Green Beret Charged

A 37-year-old active duty serviceman from Florida has been charged in the deaths of three men at Don Carter Lanes in Rockford.

Pilot Killed As Plane Veers Off Runway, Catches Fire

The FAA said the plane crashed just after takeoff and burst into flames.

Shootout At Rockford Motel Leaves 2 Dead, Including Shooter

Rockford's police chief said officers took fire from "a weapon that was penetrating walls" during a shootout at a motel on Sunday.

Armed Robber Charged With Sexually Assaulting Hostage: Police

Nicholas August had warrants out for his arrest when police say he took a woman hostage at Heritage Credit Union on Friday.

Video: Hooded Thief Breaks Into Car In Rockford

Video as seen on the Neighbors app captures a thief breaking into a car on 16th Street before slipping away.

Girl, 9, Dies After Car Crashes Into Tractor In NW Illinois

According to reports, authorities said a car being driven by the girl's mom hit the back of a grain cart being pulled by the tractor.

Man Who Killed Coworker With Meat Knife Gets Jail, Probation

Ler Htoo will get credit for a week served in the Kane County jail in the death of 22-year-old Ai Moo Say of Rockford.

'She Was Doing Her Job': ISP Trooper Hit, Killed On Route 20

'Her name was Brooke. She was doing her job and today she paid the ultimate sacrifice,' ISP officials wrote after trooper killed Thursday.

Death Penalty Possible If Accused Rockford Gunman Convicted

According to report, Brown could face the death penalty if convicted, as he faces dozens of charges including first-degree murder.

Funeral, Procession Details For McHenry Sheriff's Deputy Keltner

Funeral and procession route details for Deputy Jacob Keltner have been released.