Police: Freeport student killed was gang retaliation
NewWe now know the name of the Freeport High School student was shot and killed over the weekend.…
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State reaches first union agreement for vaccine mandate in Illinois’ congregate facilities
The agreement covers approximately 260 supervisory employees at the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and the Illinois Department of Juvenile…
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$327 million in household assistance available for low-income families in Illinois
The program offers expanded services to support Illinois’ most vulnerable residents with rent, utilities, food and other household expenses…
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Ken Jennings, Greatest ‘Jeopardy!’ Player of All Time visits SIU
“King of Trivia Nation,” author and game show host, Ken Jennings gave a speech at the Shryock Auditorium at…
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RPD Officer cleared of any charges in April shooting that left 19-year-old hurt
The Rockford Police Officer who shot a 19-year-old man back in April has been cleared of any charges.…
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WWII Bomber Airplane available for public viewing, tours and rides in Rockford this weekend
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is thrilled to partner with area organizations and businesses to bring the B-25 Mitchell WWII Bomber…
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Creative Services Producer
13 WREX is seeking a Creative Services Producer to bring their fresh, innovative design and production ideas to the…
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Gov. JB Pritzker signs energy bill into law
A major point of concern for Republicans was that the bill could raise energy rates, which could cost consumers $136 million per year under a…
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IDPH: Zero ICU beds available in Region 5
The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in Region 5 has remained steady. The regions current positivity rate sits at 10.3 percent.…
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Illinois expanding child care assistance, $300 mil. in relief for providers, bonuses for workers
IDHS is expanding Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) eligibility to include three months of free coverage for unemployed parents who meet the CCAP…
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