16 candidates run for Rock Valley College’s board of trustees
ROCKFORD (WREX) — It's a crowded race for Rock Valley College's next board of trustees election.
16 candidates run for Rock Valley College’s board of trustees
ROCKFORD (WREX) — It’s a crowded race for Rock Valley College’s next board of trustees election.
Penny Marshall dies at the age 75
Penny Marshall, who rose to fame in the 1970s sitcom “Laverne and Shirley” and evolved into a powerhouse director, has died at age 75.
IHSA approves new high school football districting proposal by slim margin
The Illinois High School Association member schools approved a proposal that will overhaul the high school football scheduling and playoff system as we know it.
Trump Foundation reaches deal to dissolve amid lawsuit
President Donald Trump’s charitable foundation has reached a deal to dissolve amid a legal battle with New York’s attorney general.
K-9 Recon, 10-year veteran on the force retires from Illinois State Police
Illinois State Police at District 16 are preparing for their furry co-worker to retire at the end of 2018.
George H.W. Bush funeral train passes through Stateline
Union Pacific 4141, the train that carried George H.W. Bush to his final resting place, passed through Northern Illinois.
Rockford officer ringing bells for charity nabs alleged shoplifter
ROCKFORD (WREX) — Rockford Police bust a theft suspect while officers volunteer for charity.
Boys & Girls Club of Rockford receives $50,000 grant
The Boys and Girls Club of Rockford received a $50,000 grant from Lowe’s.
Winnebago County Sheriff’s bloodhound helps save suicidal man
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office says a dog on its K9 unit helped track down and save a man who was attempting suicide.
Rosecrance CEO named to J.B. Pritzker’s transition committee
Rosecrance CEO, Phil Eaton, will join Governor-elect J.B Prtizker’s Healthy Children and Family transition committee.
Sandy Hook school receives threat on shooting anniversary
Sandy Hook Elementary School students have been sent home for the day after a bomb threat forced an evacuation on the sixth anniversary of the massacre that killed 20 first-graders and six educators.
Boone County man found guilty of sexual assault of a child
William Shanholtzer was found guilty of these charges on Wednesday.
Packers fan loses bid to wear team colors at Soldier Field
A Green Bay Packers fan has lost a court battle to wear green and gold on the sidelines of Soldier Field, home of the rival Chicago Bears.
Illinois DCFS sued over care of mentally ill foster children
A county public guardian in Illinois is suing the state’s Department of Children and Family Services.
Rockford Area Realtors raises money for veteran program
Rockford Area Realtors had a holiday fundraiser for the Circle of Change Veterans Dog Program.
Old Settlers Days announces 2019 headliner
Old Settlers Days released the headliner for the June festival.
Romaine lettuce E. Coli outbreak traced back to California farm
Federal agencies have named a California farm implicated in the E. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.
Winnebago County Board member Fred Wescott asks Chairman Haney to resign
As was first reported by 13 WREX Thursday morning, Winnebago County Board member Fred Wescott followed through on his promise to ask Chairman Frank Haney to resign his seat.
Illinois State Police plan to increase patrols to 24-hours
Illinois State Police will soon be increasing its patrols on the highways in interstates throughout District 16.
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Rockford man indicted on federal tax fraud charges
Michael Mendoza, 31 of Rockford, was indicted on 16 counts of making false claims on IRS forms and one count of attempting to interfere with the administration laws of Internal Revenue laws.
Rockford man wanted on child battery charges
A Rockford man is wanted on child batter charges after Rockford Police launch an investigation.
Nineteen-year-old faces felony charges for crash that killed mom and unborn child
KANE COUNTY (WREX) – A Carpentersville man faces criminal charges for his role in a deadly May 2018 traffic crash. Nineteen-year-old Frank Ruiz is accused
4 arrested after violent weekend armed robbery
Four people were arrested Friday evening after a violent armed robbery in Rockford.
Janesville police arrest a man who stole from his workplace
JANESVILLE (WKOW) — Janesville police have arrested one man for an overnight burglary. Police were sent to Citgo Gas on the 400 block of N.
