NIU student, alum among those killed in Aurora workplace shooting
A current Northern Illinois University student and a 2014 graduate were among those killed when a gunman opened fire in a workplace shooting Friday in Aurora, according to a news
NIU student, alum among those killed in Aurora workplace shooting
A current Northern Illinois University student and a 2014 graduate were among those killed when a gunman opened fire in a workplace shooting Friday in Aurora, according to a news release by NIU President Lisa Freeman.
Victims identified in Aurora workplace shooting
On Saturday morning, the Aurora Police Department identified the five victims killed in a workplace shooting Friday at a manufacturing facility in the city.
Illinois kennel fire sparks animal rescue standards debate
A kennel in suburban Chicago that took in troublesome dogs is being criticized after a fire on the property killed 31 animals.
Pritzker names second Veterans Affairs director in 2 weeks
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has appointed a state lawmaker as director of the state’s Veterans Affairs department after his first choice stepped down.
Severe weather forces RPS 205, other major school districts to cancel classes
Major school districts across the Stateline are closing schools today because of severe weather.
Oregon High School students prepare to run their own businesses as a part of class
Running a business is something you wouldn’t expect a high school student to do. But that’s what students at one Stateline school are preparing for.
Rockford Police officers interact with community members at Cops to You event
Wednesday night was the first opportunity people had to grab a bite to eat with members of the Rockford Police Department as part of a new program.
Convicted felons work to keep kids away from a life of crime
Silence the Violence is a new initiative a convicted felon in Rockford has started, to help keep kids away from a life of crime.
Roscoe Middle School awarded grant for STEM learning
ROSCOE (WREX) – A grant worth $15,000 is given to Roscoe Middle School. The grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is for its
Family of victim speaks against parole for man charged in 1977 murder
BELVIDERE (WREX)- A parole hearing for a man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 17-year-old girl will happen next Wednesday. The family of the
Local assistant principal headed to Harvard for special program
The East High School assistant principal beat out a number of other applicants for the opportunity.
Hononegah High School searching for new principal
Eric Flohr came to Hononegah after eight years at Collinsville High School. It was there he earned Principal of the Year recognition from the Illinois Principals Association.
Snow Sculpting Competition begins at Sinnissippi Park
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Snow will transform into works of art this weekend at Sinnissippi Park.
Beloit Shopko to close this spring as chain announces more closures
BELOIT (WREX)- The Beloit Shopko location will close its doors on May 12th, according to a new list released by the Wisconsin based company. Beloit,
Blackhawk Fire Protection District Board fires chief after months of turmoil
The chief of the Blackhawk Fire Protection District is fired. That decision came Wednesday at an emergency board meeting.
Missouri considers death row organ donations
ST. LOUIS (KSDK) — A proposed bill in Missouri would allow death row inmates to give the gift of life.
Rockford Police unveil new intelligence center
ROCKFORD (WREX) – Part of the city’s focus on public safety is investing millions of dollars into new technology for the police department. “Chicago, New
Violent crime down, murders up in 2018 year-end Rockford crime statistics
ROCKFORD (WREX) – Just hours before an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday Rockford Police released crime statistics for this past year. According to the department, violent
The Latest: Illinois Senate committee OKs $15 minimum wage
A Senate committee has OK’d increasing the minimum wage in Illinois to $15 in six years.
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Man arrested after Janesville Police find assault rife, ammunition in his car
JANESVILLE (WKOW) – Janesville Police arrested a man late Saturday night after they found an assault rifle and a box of ammunition in his car.
Rockford man sentenced to 51 years in prison for death of woman at RHA apartment
ROCKFORD (WREX) – Winnebago County State’s Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross announced Judge John Lowry sentenced Deontay Gunnell to 51 years in prison for the death
Man charged in 2017 robbery
ROCKFORD (WREX) – A Rockford man faces up to 37 years in jail after prosecutors say he robbed a store. It happened back in November
Woman arrested for hit and run in Perryville Road crash
ROCKFORD (WREX) — A Rockford woman is charged after police said she tried to leave the scene of a crash.
