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- Santorum Wins in Minnesota and Missouri, Leads in Colorado
Rick Santorum has won Minnesota's Republican presidential caucuses with ease and is reaching for victory in Colorado. - Astronaut Janice Voss Loses Breast Cancer Battle
Janice Voss spent 49 days of her 55 year life in space. Her first mission was in 1993 -- and her last in 2000. - ComEd Unveils Plan to Reduce Power Outages
After dealing with power outage, after power outage some Rockford families are finally getting answers; ComEd has a plan to keep the lights on. - Local Artist Campaign Sheds Better Light on Rockford
One local artist is looking to change that mentality for those who live in Rockford. - Dist. 205 Committee Addresses Crumbling Sidewalks
Some District 205 students are having a tough time getting to school due to a lack of sidewalks and crumbling concrete, that's why school leaders are taking action.
- Lutheran Tops St. Francis De Sales
Lutheran 71 St. Francis De Sales 52 - Auburn Beats East
Auburn 72 East 64 - Big Ten exploring 4-team playoff
Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis says his peers in the Big Ten are comfortable exploring the possibility of a four-team playoff for the national championship. - Bears hire Bates as quarterbacks coach
The Chicago Bears have hired Jeremy Bates as their quarterbacks coach, reuniting him with Jay Cutler. - Illinois High School Boys Basketball Top 10 Poll
Here are the boys prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record and total points.
- Mild Pattern Showing Signs of Ending Temporarily
Winter's not over yet, a significant chill appears likely late this week. - Friday Marks 13th Straight Above Normal, Trend Has Staying Power
Despite the clouds and fog, Rockford recorded yet another day above normal! - The Business Loss of a Mild Winter
It’s no secret the first two months of winter have been mild, but some businesses are suffering due to our lack of snow. - Winter 2011-12 Among Top 5 Warmest Thus Far, Trend Continues into Feb.
Recently concluded January in the top 10% of warmest ever, December-January period in top 5%, and a surprising stat regarding January snowfall! - Temps Fall by 20% Wednesday, Yet Stay Well Above Normal
The 50s take a break, but the overall warm trend is showing no signs of leaving anytime soon.
- Freeport Superintendent Search Down to 2, Finalists Meet School Board
Two finalists are getting the chance to meet leaders in the Freeport School District before the school board picks a new superintendent. - Proposal to Redevelop Historical District in Oregon
A proposed re-development plan could change the face of the historical district in Downtown Oregon. - Beloit Casino Debate
The saga continues on whether or not Beloit residents want a casino. - 7-Year Old Hero Saves Family from House Fire
Thanks to some quick work by a pint sized protector, an Oregon family of five remains a family of five. - Freeport Fire Department Receives Federal Grant
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the City of Freeport a $53,000 Homeland Security Grant.
- Local Artist Campaign Sheds Better Light on Rockford
One local artist is looking to change that mentality for those who live in Rockford. - Spring Auto Show Starts at CherryVale Mall
Nearly 100 new cars, trucks and vans are now on display at this year's spring auto show at the CherryVale Mall. - Hiring Picking Up in Belvidere
Less than a week after Chrysler announces plans to bring more than 1,800 jobs to the Belvidere plant, local suppliers are also starting to ramp up hiring. - RMH Thrift Store Closed Due to Fire
The Rockford Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop, located at 2830 Glenwood Avenue in Rockford, is closed until further notice. - Stateline Housing Sales up over Jan. 2011
The Stateline housing market is proving the economy is heading in a positive direction.
- Local Artist Campaign Sheds Better Light on Rockford
One local artist is looking to change that mentality for those who live in Rockford. - Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center Receives Grant from the Rockford Area Arts Council
The Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center has been awarded a Community Arts Access grant of $1,000 from the Rockford Area Arts Council. - Soul Train' host Don Cornelius Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Don Cornelius, the silken-voiced host of "Soul Train" who helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting-edge style, died early Wednesday of an apparent suicide. He was 75. - Rockford's Discovery Center One of the Best in the U.S.
Forbes Magazine names Rockford's Discovery Center Museum as one of the best. - CBS' 'Big Bang' Surpasses Fox's 'American Idol'
The CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory" had a larger audience than Fox's "American Idol".
P.O. Box 4535
Rockford, IL 61110
Phone: 1-815-963-7867
Toll Free: 1-888-769-STOP
Fax: 1-815-961-3206
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What is Crime Stoppers? The Crime Stoppers Program is managed by the Winnebago County Sheriff's office Crime Stopper Division, which is located in the Public Safety Building. The city of Rockford helps pay part of the operating costs of the Division which is staffed by one full time Deputy who acts as the program coordinator, Richard Gambini, and one full time assistant who is employed by Crime Stoppers. View more information on their website. |
| How does it work? People with information regarding criminal activity and fugitive locations are often reluctant to talk to law enforcement officials because they fear retaliation. The Crime Stoppers Program is designed to protect the identity of callers who are never asked their name when they give information, and we do not use caller ID. The caller is assigned a code number, which is used on the information file, and the referral sheet is forwarded to the appropriate agency for the follow up investigation. Callers also use their code to check on the status of the case, add information to the case, report other criminal activity, and to collect their reward. Crime Stoppers pays a cash reward up to $1,000.00 when an arrest is made or a crime is solved as a result of the caller's information. The amount of payment to the Crime Stopper caller is determined by the program coordinator and the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors who meet twice monthly to set the rewards. |
| $1000 REWARD
Callers with information about crimes can call the special Crime Stoppers phone numbers and anonymously give Crime Stoppers information. Each Caller is assigned a number, and if the tip results in an arrest, a reward will be paid. Rewards of up to $1000 will be presented for information that leads to an arrest. Crime Stoppers never asks your name. We do not have Caller ID. Paydates are twice a month.
QUICK 50 Students attending any school in Winnebago County can call the Crime Stoppers numbers and report any crime that has happened on school property involving students. Call to report any student bringing weapons, drugs or alcohol to school. If the information provided results in an arrest, a suspension or both, the caller will receive a reward of up to $50. View More Information on Their Website |









