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.
Rockford Park District voices concerns to local lawmakers through legislative cafe
On Monday, members of the Rockford Park District got to bring up their concerns and needs directly to local lawmakers.
Drivers will pay more for gas this week
The average price for a gallon of gas is now $2.23.
Janesville man killed in Rock County crash
ROCK COUNTY (WREX) — A Janesville man has died after a car crash in the town of Rock. It happened around 8 a.m. Monday on
Neighbors upset over ice covered roads, city says it takes time to melt
As our area braces for more winter weather, some people are still dealing with ice that covered the Stateline last week. Some residential streets are still a sheet of ice.
Pothole problems surfacing across Rockford
If there’s a problem pothole in your commute, there’s a way you can get it fixed.
Congress reaches deal to avoid government shutdown
Congressional leaders say they’ve come up with a budget deal, but President Trump still needs to sign off on it.
Rockford PD asks city council for $1.6 million in vehicle upgrades
ROCKFORD (WREX) – The Rockford Police Department is asking for more money for new upgrades from city council on Monday evening. The finance committee will
Salt supply to the Stateline slow, causing headaches for highway departments
ROCKFORD (WREX) – Salt is in high demand in northern Illinois this winter. “It has been harder to get the salt. I don’t want to
New RMTD station opens in downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD (WREX) – Downtown Rockford officially has a new bus station.
As intense winter weather continues, businesses struggle to keep steady salt supply
Intense winter weather leaves stores scrambling to maintain salt supply for customers.
Suspect in Freeport stabbing pleads not guilty
The man accused of stabbing and killing his ex-girlfriend last week in Freeport pleads not guilty.
Beloit Police identify man killed in weekend murder
The Beloit Police Department has released the name of the man shot and killed in a weekend shooting, and their providing more details in to what happened.
Lou Malnati’s opens Rockford location
The new spot opens on Mulford Village Drive off of East State Street at 4p.m. today
Kwame Raoul asking for new sentencing for Jason Van Dyke
Illinois’ attorney general says he’s asking the state Supreme Court to order a new sentence for the white Chicago police officer who fatally shot black teenager Laquan McDonald.
$1M Powerball prize won in DeKalb
If you bought a Powerball ticket in DeKalb, you might want to check it right away. A grocery store in DeKalb sold a $1,000,000 winning Powerball ticket in the Saturday, Feb. 9 drawing.
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CRIME
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.
