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Man sentenced to 14 years in prison for fatal Rockford crashRockford Register Star2 DAYS AGO
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Dead man found floating in Rock River on Sunday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Authorities are working to identify the body of a man who was pulled from the Rock River on Sunday night. According to Winnebago County Coroner Jennifer Muraski, a fisherman spotted the body floating in the river around 5:39 p.m. just north of US Bypass 20. The Rockford Fire Department was able […]
Machesney Park woman drowns at Lake Summerset
STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A 58-year-old woman drowned Sunday at Lake Summerset, according to Stephenson County officials. Tracy Hunter of Machesney Park was reportedly swimming the afternoon of May 12 when authorities were called to Beach 2 of the gated community for a report of a drowning. She died at the scene.
Man accused of killing Rockford bar owner claims self defense
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Lawyers for the man accused of killing the owner of a popular Rockford bar are expected to tell the jury that he acted in self defense. Jury selection in the trial of 60-year-old Roland Breault began Monday and continued Tuesday morning. Breault, 60, is charged with first-degree murder in the 2016 […]
Victim tells police abuser laughed while strangling her
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Nathan Greer, 39, for allegedly getting on top of a woman and strangling her. On April 19th, around 10 p.m., police responded to the 1000 block of Broadway for a domestic violence incident. The victim’s neighbor called on her behalf because Greer took her phone, according to authorities. […]
New breakfast and brunch restaurant opening soon in the Rockford area
A new breakfast and brunch restaurant called Egg One Five Brunch Bar is coming this summer to Pecatonica. The restaurant will be new to the community, but not the co-owner. Ryan Stedman, who owned The 3rd Street Station in Pecatonica before selling it in July, is starting the business venture for two reasons.
Four teens charged after crashing stolen car into Rockford house
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Two boys and two girls were arrested by Rockford Police overnight Saturday after police said they stole a car, fled officers, and crashed into a house on Green Street. According to police, officers with the department’s SCOPE Team tried to stop a stolen vehicle in the area of Preston and Concord […]
IDOT to close US 20 in Rockford overnight May 15
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A portion of the U.S. 20 bypass in Rockford, between Mulford and Alpine Roads, will be shut down overnight Wednesday for construction of a new bridge. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the closure on Monday, saying it will be necessary to allow the installation of structural steel for a new […]
Sunny, milder conditions to return Wednesday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Temperatures Tuesday took quite the tumble compared to Monday in and around the Stateline. High temperatures, many recorded at or shortly after the midnight hour, ranged from 60° to 65° throughout the area, making it just the third day this month to feature cooler than normal readings.
Rockford’s first Pride Parade to feature over 50 units in the lineup
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Area Pride Committee announced over 50 units in Rockford’s first-ever Pride Parade on May 14th. “We are thrilled to have over 50 units in our first pride parade,” remarked Kelly Kulak, Chief Marshal of the Rockford Area Pride Committee. “We invite everyone to join us in marching through the […]
Next Steps Family Resilience Center breaks ground in Beloit
BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - Family Services of Southern Wisconsin breaks ground on a new community center set to arrive in early 2025. On Tuesday, project leaders and guests attended the ground breaking ceremony at the Royce Elementary School, 825 Liberty Avenue. The building will be repurposed to become the Next Steps Family Resilience Center.
Families in Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties get free diapers
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - As a way to help struggling parents in Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties, FHN hosted its annual ‘No Child Wet Behind’ diaper drive. On Tuesday at the Countryside Sit ‘N Sleep, 1024 N. Riverside Drive, Freeport, parents were given a free bundle of diapers for each child in their household along with baby care items like wipes, wash and lotion. Parents were also able to get breastfeeding support and information about postpartum depression.
$847K police training center coming to downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has secured $847,000 for a new police training facility, to be located in downtown Rockford. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin (D) and U.S. Rep. Eric Sorenson (D-17th) were in Rockford on Monday to announce the new funding. The state-of-the-art equipment and training center will be located on […]
Illinois students pay tribute to fallen service members as part of Grateful Nation Project
DURAND, Ill. (WTVO) — Students in Durand are learning of the lives of fallen U.S. soldiers as part of a nationwide initiative called the Grateful Nation Project. In the weeks leading up to Memorial Day, the Grateful Nation Projects delivers a “Hero Card” featuring one fallen service member’s image, basic information, and a part of […]
Death notices for the Stateline: 5/13/2024
With sadness, we announce the following deaths for Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit in recent weeks:. Get free home delivery to your inbox each morning. Rockton-Roscoe News publishes death notices, wedding and birth announcements, notable anniversaries, and other personal news at no charge, both on our website and in our free newsletter. Families may send information or corrections to editor@roscoenews.com. Some of our information was provided by the Winnebago County Coroner's Office, while most was provided by the families through their funeral home. Images were enhanced using Hotpot.ai.
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