Ogle County jury found Matthew Plote guilty in June of killing Melissa Lamesch and their full-term unborn son in November 2020

Sarah Safranek, 37, the mother of Nathaniel Burton, is accused of killing him in the family’s Oregon home in February 2021. The judge's ruling will allow some statements made by the 7-year-old prior to his death to be entered into evidence.

Ronald Peacock, 18, is charged with the offense.

Multiple medical helicopters and law enforcement agencies responded Wednesday to a Lost Nation home.

Judge John “Ben” Roe granted a defense motion to remove home detention and GPS monitoring for Joshua T. Anderson, 38.

Vehicle was traveling west on West Henry Road toward Lowell Park Road before overturning, sheriff says.

Authorities have not yet released the name of the teenager who died in the crash Wednesday night.

On the biggest stage in program history, Byron came out ready to roll Monday night at the Class 2A Sterling Supersectional. The Tigers earned their first-ever trip to the state finals, building a double-digit lead early and holding off every Chicago Latin surge for an 85-71 win.

An 18-year-old Mount Morris man charged with attempted murder, and who one of his purported victims said has mental health issues, was released from jail Thursday with a list of conditions he must obey to remain free, including submitting to inpatient treatment.