Mary Sugden, Author at WREX

Mary Sugden is the Investigative Reporter at WREX. She joined the team in December 2014 as the evening producer. In 2015 she made the move to evening reporter before joining the 13 Investigates team in May of 2018. She grew up in Woodstock, Illinois and graduated from Woodstock High School in 2009. Mary graduated with a degree in Journalism and Marketing from Loyola University Chicago in 2013.

DIGGING DEEPER: Cell phones create delay in 911 calls within Winnebago County

January 15, 2020 9:55 pm Mary Sugden

In an emergency every second is precious as you wait for first responders to answer the call.…

DIGGING DEEPER PREVIEW: Cell phones create delayed response for 911 calls in Winnebago County

January 14, 2020 8:21 am Mary Sugden

Cell phone technology is making it difficult for first responders to answer your call and get you the help you need. On 13 News at 10 on Wednesday,…

Hundreds turn out in Rockford for first day of recreational marijuana

January 1, 2020 12:57 pm Mary Sugden

“Oh man I feel like I’m fixing to ride a roller coaster or…

Domestic violence kills three people in Rockford in 2019

December 31, 2019 6:12 pm Mary Sugden

ROCKFORD (WREX) — In 2018 five people lost their lives due to domestic violence in Rockford. In 2019, that number has dropped to three people. But…

Roma Bakery prepares to close after nearly a century in Rockford

December 24, 2019 5:14 pm Mary Sugden

ROCKFORD (WREX) — After nearly a century in Rockford, Roma Bakery says it’s ready to close its doors for good. The bakery’s last day of serving…

Both sides agree Winnebago County Judge should remain on Rockford Officer’s case

December 20, 2019 2:20 pm Mary Sugden

ROCKFORD (WREX) — The question of whether or not a Winnebago County Judge can remain impartial in a Rockford Police Officer’s case was resolved…

Motion filed in Rockford Officer’s case asks judge to consider potential conflict of interest

December 19, 2019 5:43 pm Mary Sugden

ROCKFORD (WREX) — Two Rockford Police Officers stand accused of sexual assault in two separate cases. Daniel Basile and Eric Thurmond are…

Land for Beloit Amazon warehouse sells for $80

December 19, 2019 11:23 am Mary Sugden

Beloit (WREX) — The Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation has sold an 80 acre property which will be used to develop an Amazon warehouse.…

Motions filed in court raise conflict of interest questions in two Rockford Police Officers’ cases

December 17, 2019 7:10 pm Mary Sugden

ROCKFORD (WREX) — Rockford Police Officers Eric Thurmond and Daniel Basile each await separate trials, facing allegations of sexual assault. Both…

Luxury apartments in renovated Talcott Building set to open in early 2020

December 16, 2019 6:23 pm Mary Sugden

ROCKFORD (WREX) — For nearly a century, the Talcott Building has stood tall in downtown Rockford. “It’s a super historic building,” says Urban…