Open in NewsBreak

Ashton

See all locations
Customize your news
47°F
publisher avatar

LATEST NEWS

hoodline.com

website

Chicago Woman Gets 60 Days in Jail Over Fake Rochelle Shooting Report

A 57-year-old Chicago woman has been sentenced to 60 days in jail, 12 months of probation and 60 hours of public service after a jury found she falsely claimed to one Ogle County dispatcher that she had witnessed a shooting near a Rochelle rodeo site and asked another whether police would investigate if she said she had. Jodie Wiederkehr was also sentenced to 10 days in jail for misdemeanor harassment by telephone, a term that will run alongside her other jail time.

Chicago, IL · 2d
article img

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

partner publisher · 73.7K followers
article img

Former Oregon foundry building fire was intentionally set, police say

The Oregon Police Department is asking for the community's help after an industrial building caught fire Friday.

Oregon, IL · 7h

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

partner publisher · 73.7K followers
article img

Davis Junction woman hospitalized after colliding with semi-truck in Ogle County

A 36-year-old Davis Junction woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after crashing into a semi-truck in Ogle County, Ill., due to failing to reduce speed.

Ogle County, IL · 8h

regionalmedianews.com

website

Quick Response Saves Rock Falls McDonald’s

Firefighters were called to the McDonald’s on First Avenue in Rock Falls after a commercial fryer caught fire inside the restaurant. Crews arrived quickly and brought the fire under control before it could spread further through the building. Officials say everyone inside made it out safely, and no customers or employees were hurt. The quick response helped limit the incident and kept the situation from becoming more serious.

Rock Falls, IL · 20h
article img

Quad Cities Sports Network

partner publisher · 22.3K followers

Remember the Sycamore Restaurant Destroyed by Fire? It's Back!

Remember when a devastating fire destroyed Tom & Jerry's in Sycamore? After months of rebuilding and a temporary home, this longtime favorite is officially back home!

Sycamore, IL · 14h

hoodline.com

website

Rockford Man Gets 10 Years After Pleading Guilty to Assaulting Sleeping Child

A Rockford man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault involving a child, closing out a case that began when the young victim kicked her attacker and ran to tell her mother what happened. Whitney Watkins, 32, will serve at least 85 percent of that sentence before facing mandatory supervision that could last anywhere from three years to the rest of his life.

Rockford, IL · 6h

channel1450.com

website

McCoy Leads Amboy to Quarterfinal Win Over South Fork

Colt McCoy scored three touchdowns in the first quarter as Amboy went on to pick up the 54-12 win over South Fork in an 8-Man Quarterfinal on Saturday. The Ponies season comes to a close at 7-4.

Amboy, IL · 2d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

partner publisher · 73.7K followers

Case dismissed against Rockford mom who shot son’s attacker at gas station

A Winnebago County judge dismissed charges against a Rockford mother who shot an assailant during an attack on her son at a gas station in March.

Rockford, IL · 13h

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

partner publisher · 73.7K followers

Horse dead, two injured after collision in DeKalb County Sunday night

Two drivers are hospitalized after a collision with a horse in the road.

Dekalb County, IL · 19h

rockrivercurrent.com

website

Northern Illinois Food Bank, VanVleet family to distribute 1,700 turkey meals

ROCKFORD — Northern Illinois Food Bank and the VanVleet Family Foundation will partner this weekend to give out 1,700 holiday meal boxes and turkeys to families in the area. The free distribution will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Neighborhood Market, 1397 Sandy Hollow Road. The meal kits and turkeys will be distributed in a drive-thru model and available on a first-come, first-served basis. No identification or registration is required.

Rockford, IL · 8h

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

partner publisher · 73.7K followers

Emergency crews respond to crash at West State and Avon in Rockford

Emergency crews responded to a car crash at the intersection of West State Street and Avon Street in Rockford on Saturday evening.

Rockford, IL · 2d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

partner publisher · 73.7K followers

‘Bad to the Bone’ legend George Thorogood to bring blues rock to Rockford

"Bad to the Bone" singer George Thorogood is bringing his legendary blues rock sound to Rockford's Hard Rock Live in March 2027.

Rockford, IL · 15h

Rockford Register Star

partner publisher · 11.4K followers

Stockton, Byron, Rochelle win, charge into football state quarters

Stockton took control and turned a close football playoff game into blowout real fast on Saturday, Nov. 7. And two other Rockford-area teams, Byron and Rochelle, followed suit in other classes as well. More Rockford-area football: Harlem is only NIC-10 football team to win on busy playoff Friday Harlem made it into the 6A state quarters with a win on Friday night, and then three more from the area joined the Huskies on Saturday. Stockton eliminated local rival Forreston, 36-16, on Nov. 7 to advance in 1A, one week after sending another NUIC rival, Lena-Winslow, home for the offseason. "We don't care who it is," Stockton head coach Sean Downey said Saturday, shortly after his teams' 36-16 victory. "This team just goes out there and plays. And they keep playing better and better." Stockton (10-1) has now won 10 in a row after dropping its opener to El Paso-Gridley, which is undefeated and still alive in the 2A playoffs. And now it gets yet another NUIC foe, Fulton, which upended Sterling Newman 28-24 on Saturday, and will host Stockton in the 1A quarterfinals next Saturday, Nov. 14. Morgan Haas rushed for 179 yards and finished it all off with a

Rockford, IL · 2d

takingthekids.com

website

Turkey Dinners Come Family-Style With Every Side Refilled At This Illinois Restaurant

Cinnamon rolls the size of a dinner plate are a real thing in northern Illinois. One of them can feed about three people, which makes sharing less of a kindness and more of a requirement. The same dining room serves thin Swedish pancakes with lingonberries, Swedish meatballs, and cardamom rolls....

Rockford, IL · 1d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

partner publisher · 73.7K followers

Three Rockford teens arrested after reported stolen vehicle found, police say

Three teens were arrested Saturday night after a vehicle was reported stolen, according to the Rockford Police Department.

Rockford, IL · 15h

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

partner publisher · 73.7K followers

When our local football teams will take the field this coming weekend in the IHSA and I8FA playoffs

Here is a look at when and where our local high school football team be competing in the playoffs this Saturday, November 14.

Rockford, IL · 13h

northernstar.info

website

DeKalb’s bus system is more than a convenience for commuters

As a commuter student, DeKalb’s bus system is very convenient. Apart from convenience, it is also essential. However, while it is clear for many students who live on campus, especially when you’re new to campus and DeKalb, it is not as obvious at first glance how essential it is for commuter students as well.

Dekalb, IL · 1d

hoodline.com

website

Cherry Valley Stabbing Jury Convicts Rockford Man Awaiting Separate Rape Trial

A Winnebago County jury has found Kyle Condon, 27, guilty of aggravated battery for a May 2024 stabbing in Cherry Valley that left the victim with nine wounds to his back and a missing kidney. The verdict comes as Condon separately awaits a status hearing next month in an unrelated criminal sexual assault case.

Rockford, IL · 2d

superhits935.com

website

Rochelle Advances To The Quarterfinals Of The Class 4A Playoffs

Class 4A Playoffs (2nd Round) Rochelle 53 (8-4) Aurora Central Catholic 0 (5-7) **Rochelle: Will play Coal City in the Quarterfinals Saturday at 1pm at RTHS. **Pre-Game Show at 12:30pm on SuperHits 935 and SuperHits 935.com. **Coal City beat Dixon 42-0 **Rochelle: 3 out of the last 5 years in...

Rochelle, IL · 2d