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Local law enforcement agencies are running into unforeseen circumstances 9 days after Illinois...

Winnebago County prosecutors, law enforcement navigate “challenges” of Pre-Trial Fairness Act

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jake Pearson
Local law enforcement agencies are running into unforeseen circumstances 9 days after Illinois becomes the first state to do away with cash bail.

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“Car companies can’t determine what the price of steel is. They still need the steel to make...

What does the future hold for SAG-AFTRA?

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Conor Hollingsworth
With the rise of streaming services, Ryan thinks members of the performing arts are being compensated at a much lower rate for these projects.

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Photo of the bedroom in the center.

New Beloit Health System birthing center to host open house

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Kayleigh Randle
We are 10 days out until a wellness and health center opens the door to a new birthing facility that will offer moms and babies a sense of comfort during a high-energy situation.

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Jo Daviess County Sheriff's deputies

Man charged after two-vehicle crash in Jo Daviess County

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Meghan Schobinger
Deputies say one of the motorists was driving on a revoked license.

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The Zero Out Prostate Cancer Walk/Run is Saturday, Sept. 30.

Zero Prostate Cancer run is this weekend

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Annamarie Schutt
Rockford Urological invites the community to the Prostate Cancer run/walk on Saturday, Sept. 30.

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School bus

One adult hurt in Cherry Valley school bus crash

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Meghan Schobinger
No word yet on if any citations were issued.

Crime Stoppers

The late 1990s Toyota Camry was caught on surveillance video Sept. 14, reportedly fleeing the...

Rockford police: Car connected to bicyclist hit-and-run found in Minnesota

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Meghan Schobinger
The late 90s tan Toyota Camry was captured on surveillance video Sept. 14 reportedly fleeing the scene.

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Traffic Crash

Rollover causes traffic delays on I-39 S in Ogle County

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Meghan Schobinger
Both right lanes are blocked at mile marker 110 causing a mile-long backup.

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Renovations to force temporary move of Machesney Park Village Hall

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Maggie Hradecky
Machesney Park leaders will temporarily move their main offices as renovations get underway at the village hall.

News

Suspect is Leslie Stone, 50

Rockford man wanted in forgery, burglary case

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Maggie Hradecky
Investigators need the public’s help to locate a Rockford man wanted in connection to a financial crimes case.
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IDOT seeks opinions on Metra rail service expansion

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:12 PM CDT
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By Jake Pearson
Bringing back a service that people from the Stateline have been requesting for decades. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) hosts an event to get Rockford all aboard for a new travel expansion.

Regional

Taylor Schabusiness gets life without parole for murder, dismemberment

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By Alice Reid, Ted Miller and Brittany Schmidt
Taylor Schabusiness was convicted of killing and dismembering Shad Thyrion. Jurors rejected her insanity defense.

Regional

Tornado touchdown confirmed by NWS in Belleville

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Marcus Aarsvold
The National Weather Service confirmed Monday’s storm included a tornado that touched down briefly in a field in Belleville.

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Parents preach defensive driving after recent fatal car crashes

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:13 PM CDT
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By Conor Hollingsworth
"We all started just trying to call them, and not a single one of them were answering their phones."

State

Red Cross helps dozens impacted by house fires

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
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By Sydni Stoffregen
Red Cross Volunteers assist 25 local residents in house fires

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$1.9M grant coming to 17th Judicial Circuit Court

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:02 PM CDT
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By Miriam Nesemeier
A local program that helps individuals battle drug problems and mental illness receives nearly $1.9 million in funding.

Crime Stoppers

Rockford man taken into custody on firearm charges

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By Brea Walters
A Rockford man is in custody after two loaded firearms were located and recovered from inside a residence.

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Suspect in 2021 South Beloit shooting arrested

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 4:26 PM CDT
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By Brea Walters
A Rockford woman is in custody for a 2021 shooting that happened in South Beloit.

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Classic Cuts in Rockford opens second location

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 8:36 AM CDT
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By Marta Berglund
The new location is on East State Street.

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Former Rockford watch factory, Trekk building up for sale

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 10:22 PM CDT
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By Jake Pearson
What once was old is new again, a vote by the Rockford city council finance and personnel committee paves the way for the transformation of 2 historic buildings

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Rockford police: 2 wanted, 4 charged in Conklin Drive murder

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:45 PM CDT
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By Meghan Schobinger
Anyone with information on Dowthard’s whereabouts can contact Rockford police at at 815-966-2900.

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Hundreds become US citizens in naturalization ceremony

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Sydni Stoffregen
Immigrants from 63 countries around the world were sworn in as U.S. citizens Monday morning.

Regional

Rock Co. woman sees ‘fireball’ after dynamite is found on her new property

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Michelle Baik
A semi-trailer was smoldering Monday, with its roof and sides blown out, days after a bomb squad tried to dispose of the dynamite that was discovered inside it.

News

How the UAW strike affects local mechanics, car dealerships

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By Conor Hollingsworth
“I don’t believe it’s gonna affect the overall cost of vehicles,”

News

Registration open for October YW TechLab Classes

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By Annamarie Schutt
YWCA Northwestern Illinois is ready for its next cohort of students to register for the YW Tech Lab Classes. Classes begin on October 10.

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Police: Rockton teen involved in fatal crash

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 3:07 PM CDT
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By Meghan Schobinger
Investigators say the boy was the only person inside the vehicle.

News

Teen accused of car hijacking in Freeport

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 10:10 AM CDT
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By Jason Barabasz
A Rockford teen is arrested and accused of hijacking a car in Freeport.

News

Sports researcher says NIU has a big part in homecoming history

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 10:50 PM CDT
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By Elisa Reamer
NIU hosted one of the first homecoming football games in 1903.

News

Dozens attend Gilded Paradise Fashion Show in Rockford

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:57 PM CDT
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By Anthony Ferretti
The show featured fashion from four local designers to show off to the community to celebrate beauty and style in a tropical setting.

News

Stillman Valley celebrates 86 years of its fall festival

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By Anthony Ferretti
Those who didn’t have a chance to go on Saturday can go on Sunday.

News

It’s all about bubbles at Rockford’s Discovery Center

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:55 PM CDT
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By Anthony Ferretti
Attendees learned about bubbles and got to make their own bubbles at the Bubble Palooza playground outside of the museum.

News

Pretzel City Brewfest returns to Freeport for its 11th year

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By Anthony Ferretti
Brewfest is in its 11th year and returned to the renovated Chicago Ave. in Freeport.

News

George Wendt headlines senior expo in Rockford

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:52 PM CDT
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By Anthony Ferretti
This expo brings together resources for seniors in the community to help them stay independent as long as possible.

News

Leaders promote bike safety at annual Tour De North End Festival

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:14 PM CDT
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By Elisa Reamer
The event promotes bike safety, wellness and the importance of outdoor recreation.

News

Rockford residents share optimism for Midway Theater revitalization

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:02 PM CDT
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By Anthony Ferretti
Right now, there are no definite plans for a revitalization, but some residents are optimistic for a revival.

News

Boylan honors distinguished alumni

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:58 PM CDT
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By Anthony Ferretti
As part of an exciting homecoming week at Boylan High School, nine people who embody what it is to be a titan are honored at the 13th Annual Alumni Recognition Awards.

News

Hydrocodone shortage may not end until 2024, some pharmacists say

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:22 PM CDT
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By Jake Pearson
Pharmaceutical companies have gone radio silent on when they will be getting prescription drug resupplies for Hydrocodone.

News

South Beloit police search for vehicle burglary suspect

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:21 PM CDT
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By Kayleigh Randle
The South Beloit Police Department responded to multiple burglary to vehicle reports on Thursday night, according to a Facebook post by the police department.

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Rockford area to expand based on tourism survey results

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:32 PM CDT
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By Elisa Reamer
In the next 10 years, Rockford area residents and tourists will see an expansion to make the region more appealing for both visitors and stateliners

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Tip leads to DeKalb man’s arrest in child pornography investigation

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By Laura Neuzil
A 71-year-old DeKalb man faces child pornography charges.

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Accused mass shooter Duke Webb gets third attorney

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:11 PM CDT
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By Jim Hagerty
Duke Webb is accused of killing three people and wounding several others on Dec. 27, 2020, at Don Carter Lanes in Rockford.

News

Local church invites community to Self-Care Summit

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:11 PM CDT
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By Annamarie Schutt
The Self-Care Summit is on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

News

Winnebago County corrections officer arrested in Rockford

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:28 PM CDT
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By Laura Neuzil
The incident happened Thursday, Sept. 21.

News

Rescan now to receive WSLN-TV 19

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:17 PM CDT
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By 23 WIFR
The move allows a wider audience to access the channels through their cable and satellite providers.

News

Missing Pearl City teen found

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 1:26 PM CDT
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By Marta Berglund
Duncan was found Friday afternoon and is safe

News

Rockford organization Nik’s Wish featured by CNN

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:57 AM CDT
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By Marta Berglund
Nik’s Wish grants wishes for young people with cancer.

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R1 Planning Council given $160k grant to study its Modernized Parking plan

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:52 AM CDT
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By Kayleigh Randle
Rockford residents could see more parking availability around the region in the next 10 years with a new re-imagining plan for parking.

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Pecatonica, Byron to change trick-or-treat hours this year

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 10:17 PM CDT
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By Jake Pearson
Some parents on social media say the change is an upset for families.

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Definition of abortion key topic in federal trial

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Jim Hagerty
The trial is over a law that requires Illinois health care providers to offer abortion referrals, even if they do not agree with the procedure.

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Walk to prevent suicide hopes to bring survivors ‘Out of the Darkness’

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By Sydni Stoffregen
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host ‘Out of the Darkness’, a community walk to provide hope and support for those affected by suicide.
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