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Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:27 AM CST
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Family members of the victim say she was killed just after 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25 while shoveling snow.
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Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:14 PM CST
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In August, the Roscoe man pleaded guilty to four counts of possession of child pornography.
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Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:21 AM CST
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The Boone County State’s Attorney says the child reported the assault after a sexual abuse prevention program at school.
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Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:08 PM CST
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Deon Howard, 23, faces unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle and abuse of a corpse.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:23 PM CST
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The report, made in November 2022, stated that an adult man was having inappropriate contact with a child.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 2:13 PM CST
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Video surveillance footage shows the man dressed in all black with white gloves.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 12:05 PM CST
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The 33-year-old faces first-degree attempted homicide and domestic violence charges.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:56 PM CST
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The suspect sustained injuries to his head and shoulders as a result of the alleged battery.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 12:40 PM CST
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Steven A. Bennett, pleaded guilty in September 2022 to charging thousands of dollars for personal expenses to company credit cards.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:55 PM CST
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The 31-year-old is currently lodged in the Winnebago County jail.
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Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:57 AM CST
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She was arrested Wednesday in Freeport.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:01 PM CST
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Limited details have been released at this time.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 11:11 AM CST
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No details have been released on what was stolen from the vehicle.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 5:56 PM CST
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She faces up to six years in prison for the class 4 felony offense.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 5:33 PM CST
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Two 18-year-old girls face disorderly conduct charges after police claim they falsely reported their own kidnapping.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:06 PM CST
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The man also has a pending case of predatory criminal sexual assault against a child.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:04 PM CST
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The Rockford man pleaded guilty in October to shooting Hardin in July.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 6:07 PM CST
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The man was taken into custody in the 6300 block of Riverside Boulevard.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 6:07 PM CST
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The prison sentence will be followed by a mandatory 15-years of court supervision.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 10:39 AM CST
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Store asset protection says they saw him trying to steal bottles of wine.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 12:32 PM CST
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They’re asking anyone with security cameras to come forward with footage of the area.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 10:23 PM CST
|By Marcus Aarsvold
The family of Missing Madison man Christopher Miller canvased Janesville and Beloit while looking for the 27-year-old father, son and brother who went missing three weeks ago.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:03 PM CST
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The incident happened just before 5 p.m. Thursday
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 4:04 PM CST
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The man is described as wearing a blue hoodie, black stocking cap and black gloves.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 11:02 AM CST
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The woman refused to give the man any money and was able to escape without harm.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 4:54 PM CST
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Rockford man faces at least four enhanced class X felonies after the drug bust.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 12:21 PM CST
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The man is a previously registered sex offender on parole for attempted predatory criminal sexual assault.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 2:09 PM CST
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Man charged in connection with the drugs.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 5:07 PM CST
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The woman was taken into custody Sunday after being released from the hospital.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 1:11 PM CST
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According to Ogle County deputies, the chase started in Stephenson County.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 11:03 AM CST
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A Rockford man faces up to 40 years in federal prison for robbery.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 6:04 PM CST
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Authorities say no one was injured during the incident.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 6:02 PM CST
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He is due back in court December 14 for sentencing.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 6:08 PM CST
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A 52-year-old Rockford man is arrested for weapon charges
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 2:56 PM CST
|By Brianna Cook
A man in Georgia says his instincts took over when he heard a child screaming for help.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 7:31 PM CST
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According to reports, the 43-year-old man walked into a nearby home and beat up two of the residents.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 5:13 PM CDT
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According to the sheriff’s office, several residents have reported the scam.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 3:36 PM CDT
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The man is currently lodged in the Winnebago County jail on $5,000 bond.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT
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He faces a combined maximum penalty of over 47 and 1/2 years in prison.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 11:40 AM CDT
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A suspect is in custody and faces a first-degree murder charge after a deadly shooting Saturday at Auburn Manor in Rockford.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 3:18 PM CDT
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A tip from concerned residents leads to a major drug bust in Winnebago County.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 6:03 PM CDT
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Dixon police received a report of sexual abuse Monday and opened an investigation.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT
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According to police, the hit-and-run suspect and the vehicle have been identified, but no charges have been filed.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 2:08 PM CDT
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Former Olympian and longtime Rockford ice skating coach convicted of sexual abuse of a former student who was younger than 15 at the time.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 3:51 PM CDT
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This is Jackson’s fourth felony drug-trafficking conviction.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:52 PM CDT
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Rockford police arrested 53-year-old Michael Mund, the current chief of the Pecatonica Police Department, following a two-vehicle crash.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 5:58 PM CDT
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Rayshawn Smith faces up to life in prison.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 12:23 PM CDT
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The 27-year-old was convicted Thursday, Oct. 13 in Winnebago County.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 10:29 AM CDT
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Police say the man was involved in two separate flashing incidents this year.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 10:04 AM CDT
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Police say the suspect knew both of the victims.