Rockford man dies 10 days after being hit by truck
A pedestrian hit at a Rockford intersection dies from his injuries 10 days later, the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office ...
2 charged after woman stabbed during fight in Rockford
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Committee advances bill to ban vehicle searches based on smell of cannabis
A Senate committee advanced a bill that would eliminate the state law requiring cannabis to be transported in a vehicle in an ...
Beloit man faces 21 charges including human trafficking, false imprisonment
A Beloit man faces a laundry list of felonies and misdemeanors after police bust a human trafficking operation.
BBB warns of vacation scams ahead of spring break
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Police: Sycamore woman arrested after admitting to shooting the family dog
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FIRST ALERT: New Cold Weather Advisories issued for the Stateline
The shorter duration of the advisory (10 hours Tuesday/Wednesday vs. 15 hours Monday/Tuesday) speaks to the fact that Mother ...
Rockford educators battle for 9th Ward council seat
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Rockford man sentenced for killing bicyclist in 2022 DUI crash
A 54-year-old man is sentenced after he was found guilty of hitting and killing a bicyclist while driving under the influence ...
Winnebago elementary school teacher arrested, district issues statement
The Winnebago School District says it will conduct its own investigation after a staff member was arrested. Michael Belden, ...
McHenry Co. officer dies after ‘courageous battle’ with cancer
MCHENRY COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday one of its own died after a battle with cancer. James “Jimmy” Udesen died Monday, Feb. 17 after 21 years of service ...
Hard Rock Casino Rockford workers join local union
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - More of the Hard Rock Casino Rockford staff joined a local union. Slot attendants at the casino voted ...