Rockford, seven other casino licenses on Illinois Gaming Board agenda
The Illinois Gaming Board scheduled a special meeting for Thursday at 10 a.m., one day after the 365-day deadline to make a decision on the Hard Rock…
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City of Rockford looks to cut liquor license fees for restaurants during pandemic
The discount will range from $745 to upwards of $1,400 for…
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FBI: Russia, Iran obtain some voter registration data, aiming to interfere in election
The FBI says Iran and Russia have both obtained voter registration information in an attempt to intimidate and sway voters, and cause chaos in the…
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Saturday marks National Move Over Day
(WREX) — Saturday marks National Move Over Day and first responders want you to give them space while they’re on the side of the road. The Rock…
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Special meeting could determine Rockford Casino license
An Illinois Gaming Board Special Meeting will take place on October 29, though an agenda has not been…
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29-year-old man shot in Rockford
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Rockford Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night in the 7600 block of Colosseum Drive. That is near the…
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Protesters continue to march, camp out at city hall after police shooting of Tyris Jones
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Dozens of protesters and family members took to the streets Friday night, marching for Tyris Jones, a man shot by Rockford Police…
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13 Investigates: Finding ‘Big Momma’
FREEPORT (WREX) — What do you do if you follow the rules, but the rules don’t add up? “I had to go by the rules of the law,” said George Tripplett…
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“The law is not being the law,” said George Tripplett while standing inside the Freeport City Cemetery. “The law is not upholding the…
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Three students hurt after bus crash in Ogle County
OGLE COUNTY (WREX) — Three students were taken to the hospital after a bus crashed in rural Ogle County. The bus, driven by 74-year-old Melvin…
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