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
Belvidere Park District offers rock climbing gear for people with disabilities
The Park District has purchased new rock climbing gear to allow people with disabilities to scale the rock climbing wall.
‘Jeopardy!’ champion James Holzhauer donates to a Chicagoland cancer walk in Alex Trebek’s name
The popular “Jeopardy!” host publicly announced the diagnosis of his stage 4 pancreatic cancer in March. He’s since said he’s in near-remission.
Highland Community College breaks ground on greenhouse
Highland Community College broke ground for its new Agriculture Greenhouse on Wednesday.
Group celebrates Rockford man’s 184 pound weight loss with surprise birthday party
Ethan Taylor had more to celebrate than just his 21st birthday, he’s celebrating losing half of his body weight.
Rockford adjusts to new gaming tax increase
The video gaming tax will increase from 30 percent to 33 percent come July 1st.
Child welfare professionals learn more about impacts of domestic violence
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Fifty-four percent of aggravated battery cases in Rockford are because of domestic violence, according to Rockford Police. And children are the most vulnerable survivors of that kind of violence.
Rockford community members celebrate Juneteenth
Thousand of Black Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, the day slaves officially became free after the civil war in the United States back in 1865.
Ryan Jury Golf Outing raises money for SwedishAmerican women & children’s tower
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Rain in the forecast Wednesday didn’t stop one of the biggest golf outings in Rockford.
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
Rockford police: crime drops in first 5 months of 2019
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Crime continues to fall this year in Rockford, according to the latest data from the Rockford Police Department.
Man killed in motorcycle crash identified
A Rockford man killed in an apparent motorcycle crash in Rockton has been identified as 42-year-old David Lawson Jr.
Man shot and killed in Rockford identified
The man shot and killed in Rockford on Tuesday has been identified as 19-year-old Joseph Hernandez, according to Winnebago County Coroner Bill Hintz.
Judge grants Haney special state’s attorney in battle over chairman’s power
Winnebago County Chairman Frank Haney was dealt a big win in circuit court today as Judge Donna Honzel granted him a special state’s attorney in his fight to regain his executive power as chairman.
New apartments, retail spaces coming in major downtown Rockford development
A major downtown development project will begin this year in Rockford, bringing more loft apartments and retail spaces to the city.
Charitable giving among Americans is on on the decline
According to Giving U.S.A., Americans gave less to charity in 2018 than the previous year. Americans gave less to charity in 2018.
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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
