ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — Several Rockford Beef-A-Roo locations closed early Thursday and remained closed Friday after employees say they were told their paychecks were delayed. A former Beef-A-Roo ...

OREGON, Ill. (WREX) — A 27-year-old Oregon man was arrested early Friday after speeding away from deputies on a motorcycle. Ogle County Sheriff's deputies tried to pull over a gray Suzuki motorcycle ...

A "heat dome" is setting up over the central and eastern U.S. next week, shaping up for intense heat and sweltering humidity across the Midwest in the days leading up to the Fourth of July. Enjoy some ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — If you use the Rockford Mass Transit District to get around town, you'll want to pay attention to some changes coming. RMTD has announced it is implementing several minor ...

Prediction market Kalshi sued Illinois on Tuesday, seeking to block new taxes and license requirements set to take effect July 1. The state has sought to treat prediction markets the same as online ...

ROCKFORD (WREX) — Tim Romanello is leaving Rock Valley College to become the associate head coach for Purdue Fort Wayne. Romanello led the men's soccer team to two national tournaments and coached the ...

BELOIT, Wis. (WREX) — A 31-year-old Beloit man is facing multiple drug charges after authorities say they found 700 grams of cocaine during a search. Angel Luis Rivera was arrested Wednesday, June 24, ...

A cold front sweeping through the area Wednesday afternoon and evening is likely to spark some scattered thunderstorms, some of which may be strong to severe.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — A 15-year-old male has been arrested after a fatal shooting over the weekend. The incident happened Sunday around 4:45 P.M. at the Circle K located at 1030 E. State Street.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — The Rock River Valley Blood Center is asking people to donate blood before the Fourth of July weekend to help meet an expected rise in demand. All donors who give blood at a ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — A late-night fire in the local area caused tens of thousands of dollars' worth of damage. Just after 10:15 p.m. on Monday, June 22, Rockford firefighters were sent to a fire at ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — A 20-year-old Machesney Park man was killed in a shooting at a downtown Rockford gas station. Rockford Police say the shooting shooting happened at around 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, ...