An officer who doesn't take sick leave in June, July or August this summer would be eligible for a total of $2,100 for the three months. Starting pay for a Rockford Police Department officer is ...

Rockford Fire Department investigators are working to determine what caused a fatal Monday morning house fire.

From the time he first picked up a bat at age 2, Forreston All-State outfielder Carson Akins has been in love with baseball. Particularly hitting.