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.
McDonald’s launches “McCafé It Forward” program
The pay it forward program was launched in celebration of the 10 year anniversary of the McCafé brand.
Texas parents sue school leaders they say used a sharpie to cover son’s haircut
A Texas boy’s parents are furious after a teacher took a Sharpie to their son’s head.
Board members to consider two budget proposals
The Winnebago County Board’s Finance Committee is reviewing two budget proposals, which have increases in the tax levy and also exclusions for funding for 24 sheriff’s deputies.
RPS 205 to get $1.6 million more than originally estimated
RPS 205 says that the district will receive $1.6 million more than originally estimated for the current fiscal year.
Board members recommend I-90 corridor site for casino
Winnebago County Board members have given the first glimpse of where they will recommend the new casino be built.
YMCA of Rock River Valley launches program to fight childhood obesity
YMCA of Rock River Valley has launched Healthy Weight and Your Child, a program that aims to help children between the ages of 7-13 reach a healthy weight and live a healthier lifestyle.
Americold opens $93M Rochelle location
The company cut the ribbon on a facility worth $93 million on Americold Drive, just north of Interstate 88.
Rockford Rescue Mission serves more meals, in urgent need of donations
ROCKFORD (WREX)- The Rockford Rescue Mission is facing a desperate shortage of food.
Report: Former Boylan football standout charged with rape, sexual battery
Former Boylan standout quarterback Demry Croft is charged with rape and sexual battery in Tennessee, according to a report by the Tennessean.
Missing hiker found alive after days in Montana wilderness
A hiker who went missing in Montana is alive and well after spending several days in the wilderness.
Four actresses from ‘A League of Their Own’ will be in Rockford to honor Penny Marshall
Four actresses from A League of Their Own will be in Rockford next month to help honor the movie’s late director Penny Marshall.
City of Belvidere looks to expand downtown to neighboring streets
One of those streets is Buchanan Street, the recent location of the Buchanan Street Strolls event.
Charges announced in sex trafficking investigation linked to Chantilly Lace, Exclusive Lingerie
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Winnebago County authorities announce the arrest of more than two dozen people and 80 charges in an investigation in to sex trafficking
Hidden Aerie to host succulent diffuser workshop
The venue Hidden Aerie will host a succulent relaxing and fun event tomorrow in Belvidere.
Pritzker nixes family planning money after Trump ‘gag rule’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois will not use federal family planning funds as long as Republican President Donald Trump’s administration prohibits women’s health clinics from referring patients for abortions.
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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.
