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City of Beloit

More than a dozen Beloit streets affected as resurfacing project begins

Updated: 50 minutes ago
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By Anna Sieg
Beloit's resurfacing project begins, improving more than a dozen streets.

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Raykevon Newton, 28, of Rockford

Rockford man sentenced for 2024 armed robbery, stealing car

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By WIFR Newsroom
A 28-year-old man learns his fate after an armed robbery that took place near Nicholas Conservatory in 2024.

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1,400-pound steer reported stolen from farm in rural Whiteside County

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WIFR Newsroom
Officers investigate a steer reported stolen from a farm located between Morrison and Fulton.

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Slight shower chances this afternoon
Warmer today with a slight chance of afternoon showers--8/28/25

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Illinois Tollway expects more than 8 million vehicles on the road for Labor Day weekend
Illinois Tollway expects more than 8 million vehicles on the road for Labor Day weekend

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Bus stop arm extension reduces violations in Ashton-Franklin Center school district
Bus stop arm extension reduces violations in Ashton-Franklin Center school district

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Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law
Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law

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Slight shower chances this afternoon

Warmer today with a slight chance of afternoon showers

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Aaron Wilson
Warmer today with a slight chance of afternoon showers

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Holiday Traffic

Illinois Tollway expects more than 8 million vehicles on the road for Labor Day weekend

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Anna Sieg
The Illinois Tollway reminds drivers to slow down and pay attention ahead of the increased travel expected for the holiday weekend.

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A low number of homes means competition amongst buyers.

Stateline homeowner stresses preparedness leads to success in low housing inventory

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sydni Stoffregen
It’s the same old story, Rockford’s housing inventory is lower than ever and that means buyers butt-heads at every turn. But there’s hope.

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Bus stop arm extension reduces violations in Ashton- Franklin Center school district

Bus stop arm extension reduces violations in Ashton-Franklin Center school district

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Miriam Nesemeier
A new school year is underway, and so are safety concerns. Every year, drivers ignore stopped school busses more than 39 million times nationwide, according to the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services. Each violation puts children’s lives at risk.

National

Parents await news of their children after a reported mass shooting at Annunciation Church on...

2 children killed, 17 other people injured in shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and Debra Worley
Two children were killed in a shooting Wednesday during the first week of classes at a Minneapolis Catholic school, police authorities said during a news conference.

Sports

Aldeen Golf Club

Portion of Aldeen closes for bunker renovations

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Forrest Nelson
Golfers looking to get a round of 18 in at Aldeen will have to play the course a little differently.
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