Business Expo aims to support woman entrepreneurs
Business Woman Empowerment Expo brought resources to Rockford to help individuals start and maintain small businesses.
Business Expo aims to support woman entrepreneurs
Business Woman Empowerment Expo brought resources to Rockford to help individuals start and maintain small businesses.
Parenthood Promise Scholar Students use grant money for a good cause
A basketball game raises donations to purchase school uniforms for Rockford Public Schools.
One person killed in a car crash on Broadway Street
Car crash on Broadway Street leaves one person dead and two others injured.
Fatal crash in Stephenson County
A head-on traffic crash left one driver pronounced dead at the scene and the other fighting for their life.
R.I.P. Productions needs actors for haunted houses in Southern Wisconsin
R.I.P. Productions is hosting open auditions for “The ScareZone” at the Screamatorium Haunted House in Brodhead, located at Brodhead’s former middle school, 406 10th Street Brodhead, WI 53520.
Resident Officer Eric Thurmond on administrative leave, linked to ongoing criminal investigation by police
A Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office document, obtained by 13 Investigates, identifies a nationally known Rockford Police officer as part of an ongoing criminal and internal investigation.
Two people killed in car crash in rural Winnebago County
The crash is still under investigation.
Opioid overdoses down, Rockford Fire map tracks overdose locations
The Rockford Fire Department says opioid-related overdoses are down 22 percent this year because of its program to distribute more Narcan kits.
Newly legal hemp, CBD plants at Illinois State Fair display
An agriculture official will be giving presentations at the hemp plot daily from 1 to 3 p.m.
Rockford Police gives out hundreds of backpacks to kids
A number of kids flocked to the Rockford Police Department for a backpack giveaway on Wednesday.
New program helps incoming Oregon High School freshmen get ready for new year
Oregon High School has a new program called, “Freshman Merge Day,” to make freshmen students feel more at home.
7 people get tattoos in Beloit to earn free burgers for a year
Hundreds of people entered a contest to get permanent tattoos for a year’s worth of burgers at Lucy’s #7 in Beloit. Only seven people could win.
Illinois seeking to bar ex-governor from practicing law
The Illinois Supreme Court suspended Blagojevich’s law license indefinitely after his conviction at a second trial on counts of wire fraud, bribery and attempted extortion.
Curran’s Orchard set to open for the season Aug. 17
Curran’s Orchard is located at 6385 Kilburn Ave. in Rockford.
Mercyhealth receives most prestigious stroke certification in the country
Mercyhealth is now certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The certification is based on standards set by the American Stroke Association and the Brain Attack Coalition.
Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter is vaccinating dozens of cats from Paws Human Society
The cats will arrive between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
A new study grades Illinois an overall C for its manufacturing industry
Illinois received lower ranks for tax climate and worker benefits.
Man found dead in Boone County field identified
The Boone County Coroner’s Office has released the name of a man found dead in a field on Tuesday as 29-year-old Jory Jeff Ross Keller.
At least four Philadelphia police officers shot in ‘active and ongoing’ situation
At least four Philadelphia police officers were shot in the city’s Nicetown section Wednesday afternoon, officials said, prompting a massive response to the North Philadelphia neighborhood.
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Poplar Grove man sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexual assault of child, sexual abuse
According to the Boone County State’s Attorney’s Office, 40-year-old Anthony Enos was sentenced to seven years for Predator Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child and seven years for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse.
Loves Park man charged with possession of child pornography
A Loves Park man faces charges for possessing child pornography, according to the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Belvidere Police investigate bank robbery, suspicious package at First National Bank
BELVIDERE (WREX)- Belvidere Police are on scene of a bank robbery and suspicious package at the First National Bank on the corner of South State Street and U.S. 20.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Rockford
Police have arrested a Rockford man on two drug counts after he’s pulled over in a traffic stop.
Three men arrested for stealing from cars in Machesney Park
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has Rueben Ramirez, Donovan Ramirez and Celestino Rocha in custody for allegedly stealing cars in Machesney Park.
