Rockford man who married love of his life April 9 dies two weeks later
ROCKFORD (WREX) — A Rockford man who got to fulfill a dying wish by marrying the woman of his dreams has passed away.
Rockford man who married love of his life April 9 dies two weeks later
ROCKFORD (WREX) — A Rockford man who got to fulfill a dying wish by marrying the woman of his dreams has passed away.
The Latest: 31 people hospitalized after Chicago-area leak
Authorities initially asked any residents within a 1-mile radius of the leak to close their windows and remain indoors. Covelli says that shelter-in-place order is being lifted at 10 a.m.
Driver accused of hitting and killing ISP Trooper Jones-Story heads to trial
According to court records, a pre-trial is set to begin July 11th at 1:30 p.m., with the trial officially beginning on July 12th at 9 a.m.
$5 million bond set for parents accused of killing Crystal Lake boy
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — A judge has set bail at $5 million each for an Illinois mother and father charged with murder in the death of their 5-year-old son.
20 years later: Columbine survivors join together to remember tragic day
LITTLETON, Colo. It was the school shooting that shocked the nation. On April 20,1999, the lives of 13 people in Littleton, Colorado, were taken far
One person hospitalized after being ejected during off-road vehicle rollover
DEKALB (WREX) – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says three people were traveling in an off-road vehicles in DeKalb when the driver lost control and
Victim in deadly house fire identified
The person who died after a house fire early Friday morning in the 800 block of 18th Street around 3:30 a.m. is revealed.
Crews recover 9-year-old boy’s body from Wauconda lake
WAUCONDA, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in the northern Chicago suburb of Wauconda say they’ve located the body of a 9-year-old boy who fell into a
Hemp center to open in Rockford area on Saturday
There will soon be a new place in the Stateline to get CBD products. The Hemp Center of Northern Illinois is opening on Saturday.
Winnebago County celebrates National 911 Telecommunicators week
WINNEBAGO COUNTY (WREX) — This week, law enforcement celebrates National 911 Telecommunicators Week. It’s a week to recognize the work our dispatchers do to serve
Rockford backs federal legislation to reclassify 911 telecommunicators
If you find yourself in an emergency, your first instinct is to call 911. Whoever picks up that phone on the other end is the first person to get you started to getting help. But as 13 News Reporter Andi TenBarge finds out, those 911 telecommunicators are not actually first responders.
‘Walk for Justice’ prays over Rockford
Rockford Urban Ministries held its annual Good Friday Walk for Justice.
Win-Bur-Sew Fire sees uptick in out of control open burns
WINNEBAGO (WREX) — The Win-Bur-Sew Fire Protection District wants to warn the public about open burning.
Family represents USA in cup stacking competition
(WBAL) A Baltimore County, Maryland family is heading to a world championship next week, where they will represent the United States in the World Sport Stacking Championship.
RVC to host NJCAA DIII men’s basketball national tournament
Rock Valley College gets another win. The National Junior College Athletic Association awarded RVC the Division III men’s basketball national tournament in 2021, ’22 and ’23.
Rockford man pleads not guilty of Jamie Stephens murder
UPDATE: WINNEBAGO COUNTY (WREX) — A man charged with murder pleads not guilty in court on Friday. Joshua Whittie, 19, of Rockford, is one of
Police investigating possible body parts found behind loop building
A building engineer reported finding the possible human remains in a dumpster
Illinois law streamlines zoning process for wind farms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker predicts growth in wind-energy development after signing a law streamlining zoning rules.
Truckers are learning to spot signs of human trafficking in Wisconsin
Truck drivers are the eyes and ears of the roadways. They outnumber law enforcement on the roads exponentially and see the unthinkable on the roads almost everyday.
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Violent crime down in Rockford for first quarter of 2019
Rockford is making improvements when it comes to whittling down its violent crime numbers.
Seven men arrested for trying to buy sex after undercover sting
ROCKFORD (WREX)- Seven Rockford men now face charges of solicitation of a sexual act after an undercover sting by Rockford Police.
Driver accused of hitting and killing ISP Trooper Jones-Story heads to trial
According to court records, a pre-trial is set to begin July 11th at 1:30 p.m., with the trial officially beginning on July 12th at 9 a.m.
Five juveniles arrested in Janesville for stealing a vehicle, a dog and running from police
All five juveniles have been returned to Dane County and will be going to the juvenile detention center on several charges.
Minnesota woman found guilty on drug charges in Boone County
Authorities say Dawes was the passenger of the vehicle.
