Boone County

West Nile virus remains a problem into late summer. West Nile Virus has now been discovered in the Rockford Area. A human case has been reported.

If you live in Ogle County there is a real good chance your last name is Smith or Johnson. I know that's boring, but as you move down the list you'll find a lot of Stukenbergs, Ebens and Zillys. You'll also have to keep up with the Martins, The Reeds and the Thompson's. The list is out of the most common last names of residents of Ogle County.

If you live in Boone County there is a real good chance your last name is Anderson, Rodriguez or Johnson, but you will have to keep up with the Garcia's, the Browns and the Martinez's. The list is out of the most common last names of residents of Boone County.

Despite the seasons of change, there is still the threat of West Nile Virus. Now, there are confirmed cases in the Rockford area.

A school bus has overturned in Boone County, sending multiple students to the hospital.

After the deadly July 7th shooting of five Dallas police officers, funeral services were held and the Stateline was represented by local law enforcement who were in attendance.

Many residents in Northern Illinois are concerned over the proposed Great Lakes Basin Rail Road that will be cutting through their counties. You will have one more chance to voice your concerns in a public meeting tonight in Rochelle.