Local radio club preps for emergencies
A local radio club participated in a national emergency preparedness test this weekend.
Local radio club preps for emergencies
A local radio club participated in a national emergency preparedness test this weekend.
Memorial proposed for fallen journalists year after shooting
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The publisher of a Maryland newspaper where a gunman killed five people last year is pushing for a national monument to
Report: Rescue crews search for missing Rockford man in Mississippi River
HAMPTON, Ill. (KWQC) — A search is underway for a Rockford man who fell in the Mississippi River, according to our NBC affiliate in the Quad
Freeport church hosts first pride picnic
FREEPORT (WREX) — A pride group welcomed members of the community to celebrate inclusion and advocacy in Freeport this weekend. Prism LGBTQ+ held its first-ever
Winnebago County board member calls for Haney resignation
ROCKFORD (WREX) — A Winnebago County board member’s calls for the resignation of Chairman Frank Haney after he was involved in a car crash over
Toronto Raptors, Rockford’s Fred VanVleet win NBA championship
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors 114 – 110 on Thursday night in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to win their first NBA championship in franchise history.
Trooper Brooke Jones-Story’s husband speaks on the loss of his wife, how he’s honoring her legacy
Retired Master Sgt. Robert Story lost the love of his life on March 28 when his wife, Trooper Brooke Jones-Story was killed by a driver violating Scott’s Law.
Belvidere schools donate furniture to classrooms in Haiti
BELVIDERE (WREX) — Belvidere School District schools are helping to bring quality education to Haiti.
Local travel agencies, police offer advice for safe traveling this summer
“Everybody knows what is normal in their neighborhood and what belongs and what doesn’t belong.”
Two men found guilty of first degree murder at Great Oaks Apartments
ROCKFORD (WREX) — A Machesney Park man and a Rockford man are found guilty of first degree murder.
Sentencing delayed for Rockford doctor who inappropriately touched patients
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Former Rockford doctor Charles S. Dehaan, who is currently serving a nine-year sentence for Medicare fraud, will be sentenced tomorrow morning for aggravated battery.
Mercyhealth, City of Rockford releases first comments after $24 million lawsuit
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Mercyhealth is making its first public comments after Indiana-based Federal Insurance Company files a $24.2 million lawsuit as a result of flood damage sustained at the Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital’s Rockton campus on June 18, 2018.
Rockton man charged with sexual assault to a child
He is scheduled to be arraigned on June 14th at 9 a.m.
Imperial Palace of Rockford set to close at the end of the month
The restaurant is encouraging everyone with gift cards and coupons to take advantage before the business is closed for good.
Rockford man charged with first degree murder
UPDATE: ROCKFORD (WREX) — The suspect who allegedly killed a man in April has now been charged. Douglas Williams, 56, of Rockford, was charged with
Man charged with sex assault, spreading HIV to a child
The Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office has announced charges against a man accused of sexually assaulting a child involving the transmission of HIV.
Lawmakers to take up the Sturdy Act
National lawmakers are taking a matter of household safety into their own hands.
Floor coating replaced on ‘The Ledge’ at Willis Tower
The coating also cracked in May 2014 as visitors were taking photos on The Ledge.
Freeport’s Walmart getting 16-foot vending machine for all shopping
The Pickup Tower at Freeport is one of 22 towers being put into Walmart’s across the state.
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Janesville man accused of taking photos of a girl in a mall bathroom
Police say the 28-year-old man faces multiple charges for taking the photos and disorderly conduct.
Belvidere Police arrest man for allegedly sexually assaulting a child
Officers say 33-year-old Efran Gerardo was living at the home and sexually abused a young girl.
Missing persons case leads to murder arrest in Rockford
Two men are in custody after a missing persons case in Rockford ends in murder charges.
Teen arrested after police chase and allegedly stealing car, gun
BELOIT (WREX)- A 17-year-old is in custody for allegedly stealing a 2017 Dodge Challenger and a handgun in Beloit.
Rockford Police Department says gunshot detection technology playing a role in fighting violent crime
ROCKFORD (WREX) – On Tuesday, Rockford Police Chief Dan O’Shea announced a murder had happened in the early morning hours on Adams Street. “This morning
