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.

Illinois Attorney General says price gouging complaints spike dramatically during COVID-19 pandemic

April 3, 2020 5:38 pm Mary Sugden

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office says it’s seen a spike in price gouging complaints. It shares what it wants shoppers to know.…

Stateline residents share concerns and frustration over unsuccessfully filing for unemployment

April 2, 2020 5:36 pm Mary Sugden

While the U.S. has just set a new record when it comes to the number of unemployment filings, many residents say the numbers should be higher because…

Rockford residents concerned over landlord raising rent $300 a month during COVID-19 pandemic

April 2, 2020 8:48 am Mary Sugden

Two women say they opened their mail last week to a big surprise. A letter from their landlord giving them only days before their rent would increase…

GrantView Distillery gets boost of support from community while making hand sanitizer

March 27, 2020 3:24 pm Mary Sugden

GrantView Distillery is switching up its operations in order to provide first responders with hand sanitizer. Now the community is supporting its…

Advocates say extended time away from school could expose some children to abuse

March 24, 2020 5:26 pm Mary Sugden

As children across the state continue to stay home from school due to COVID-19, some child advocates say they’re concerned about those in potentially…

How COVID-19 is impacting the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office

March 23, 2020 6:30 pm Mary Sugden

While fewer people are out and about during the state’s Shelter in Place order, that doesn’t mean work slows down for deputies.…

Rockford restaurant pays forward customer generosity to local police

March 22, 2020 9:55 pm Mary Sugden

Marc’s Fusion Cafe says its customers have supported it in full force during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it’s paying that success forward.…

United Way creates fund to bring aid to those in need during the COVID-19 outbreak

March 18, 2020 7:27 pm Mary Sugden

A special fund has been set up to help organizations working to help people impacted by…

Voter turnout drops in 2020 amid COVID-19 concerns

March 18, 2020 12:39 pm Mary Sugden

The outbreak of COVID-19 created a unique year for the Illinois presidential primary. 13 News takes a closer look at voter turnout.…

COVID-19 isolation poses dangers to domestic violence survivors

March 16, 2020 6:16 pm Mary Sugden

While many are isolating to safely protect themselves and others from the spread of COVID-19, staying home can create risks for those in a domestic…