The next-to-last Smokey Bones location in Illinois has closed its doors to the public. On Jan. 12, Smokey Bones at 6690 State St. in Rockford permanently closed after six years.

In Illinois, state highways like I-55 and I-57 are far more dangerous than many realize, with thousands of fatal crashes ...

For people moving to Illinois, getting familiar with Chicago’s expressways — which are referred to by name instead of number ...

A Rockford man was killed during a head-on collision in Boone County. Sheriff's deputies are continuing to investigate.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office released the name of an individual who died in a head-on collision with a semi-truck on ...

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office says a man is dead after colliding with a semi truck head-on on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

A major airline merger announced this week may open the door to more vacation destinations for northern Illinois travelers ...

Illinois State Police say shootings on the state’s interstates continued to decline in 2025, marking the fourth straight year ...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford collected $146.2 million in gaming winnings in 2025 after winnings were paid out to patrons.

Court records identified the suspect connected to the Jan. 10 fire at a historic Mississippi synagogue as Stephen Spencer ...

As construction on the 34-story Bally’s Chicago hotel steadily rises skyward over the Ohio feeder ramp, things are looking up ...

Editor's note: Follow along here for live updates from Illinois vs. Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. The Illinois Fighting Illini football team plays the Tennessee Volunteers in the Music City Bowl ...