Illinois has a well-documented history of corruption, extending beyond elected politicians to include appointed and career public officials whose actions have shocked the Land of Lincoln.

ROCKFORD, Ill (WTVO) — Three men face weapon charges after Rockford Police said they possibly involved in a Sunday shooting.

BELOIT — A 55-year-old Rockford, Illinois man is wanted for allegedly writing a $51,000 bad check to a Beloit car dealer.

Construction projects have taken over the streets of Rockford this summer, frustrating some local businesses and slowing foot traffic downtown.

A tip from the Illinois Crimes Against Children Task Force led to the arrest of a 69-year-old Moline man on two dozen charges of possessing child sex abuse materials.

Shelby County state’s attorney announces Trent Buchanan will not face charges in the shooting death of Chad Perry.

A Mattoon man remains jailed after authorities say he attacked two people with an axe and a chair. According to a Mattoon Police Department news release, Matthew D. Estes, 50, was taken into custody ...

Here's a roundup of upcoming special and kids' events, music, theater and nightlife in Central Illinois.

A 71-year-old man convicted of killing an Illinois State Trooper near Effingham in 1976 was granted early release by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board last week.

Scott L. Buxton, 58, of Bethany was charged following an investigation by the Illinois State Police.