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Distracted driving caused crash involving teen driver in Byron, police say
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO) — A teen driver was cited after becoming distracted while driving and causing a multi-car crash on Sunday. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office said deputies, along with the Byron Fire Department, responded to the 5000 block of N. Illinois Route 2 around 1:40 p.m. Investigators said the teen was operating a red […]
Stateline Memorial Day parades honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice
(WIFR) - Parades and ceremonies around the area pay respect to the men and women who gave their lives for the safety of our country. As you walk out and have your long weekend, you have your barbeque, someone actually paid that day with their life. Jesús Pereira (Winnebago County...
The largest tree in Illinois is being recognized once again
An Illinois conservation group is highlighting a massive tree located in Ogle County. The Natural Land Institute recognizes a new tree each month. This month’s tree is a 200-year-old eastern cottonwood sitting in Mt. Morris, Illinois. It is considered the largest tree in the state. Kim Johnsen is the...
Aurora man, 19, faces multiple charges in alleged kidnapping attempt
KANE COUNTY, Ill. - A 19-year-old Aurora man is behind bars after an alleged kidnapping attempt earlier this week. Daniel Raines is charged with the following, according to the Kane County State's Attorney:. Kidnapping, a Class 2 felony. Aggravated Battery Public Way, a Class 3 felony. Attempted Kidnapping, a Class...
Child care access grant vital for student parent mental health on campus, advocates say
When junior Savanna Williams first stepped foot on Northern Illinois University’s campus, her stomach was knotted with nerves. Leaving her infant daughter with relatives she didn’t fully trust and worrying about her ability to support them both, Williams struggled to concentrate on her studies. However, her stress eased...
Sycamore man charged with attempted murder after strangling victim, police say
SYCAMORE, Ill. (WTVO) — Police have charged Leo Navar, 45, with attempted murder and aggravated domestic battery after strangling another man in a house on Fairland Drive in Sycamore on Tuesday. According to Sycamore Police, officers responded to a 911 call in the 2300 block of Fairland Drive and met an adult male victim with […]
Dekalb breaks ground on 4th fire station
DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Dekalb broke ground on the city’s fourth fire station on May 24th. Dekalb officials took time to recognize the hard work over the past two years to make this project a reality. Dekalb Fire Chief Michael Thomas said that it was a community effort. The new station located […]
A juvenile has been charged with making a threat of violence against Belvidere High School
A juvenile has been charged with disorderly conduct for making a threat of violence against a school in Boone County, Illinois. According to the Belvidere Police Department, officers responded to a Belvidere residence at 7 a.m. May 20 for a report of an active shooter threat at a school. Officers...
Will rain put a damper on Memorial Day weekend? Here's the forecast for northern Illinois
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 1 p.m. Friday for much of northern Illinois including Winnebago, Boone, Ogle and Stephenson counties. The National Weather Service is predicting a high of 81 degrees in Rockford with several periods of thunderstorms first arriving late morning. Damaging winds will be the...
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