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Crossbow fired at vehicle after hit-and-run crash in Ogle County, deputies say

Andrew Heidenreich, a 22-year-old Ogle County man, was arrested after allegedly striking a mailbox, pursuing a witness, and firing a crossbow into their vehicle.

Ogle County, IL · 1d

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Former CherryVale Mall Staple Files for Bankruptcy

A former CherryVale Mall retailer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with some remaining Illinois stores potentially affected.

Rockford, IL · 23h

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Auburn High School identifies student killed in Rockford school bus crash

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Auburn High School officials have identified the student who died following a crash involving a school bus and a passenger vehicle Tuesday morning. In a letter sent to families, Auburn High School Principal Ryan Nachreiner and Principal Scott Lazar said 12th-grade student Eleanor “Norah” Sloatman died as a result of the […]

Rockford, IL · 1h

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Freeport father wins $1 million Illinois Lottery jackpot

An anonymous father from Freeport, Illinois, won a $1 million top prize on a $50 Millionaire Club instant lottery ticket purchased at a local Cub Foods.

Freeport, IL · 1d

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Cellphone use led to deadly Rockford car crash involving 21-year-old: police

Logan Miller, 21, was charged with aggravated use of a communication device following a fatal July crash near the Rockford airport that killed pedestrian David Johnstone.

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Portillo's Announces Closures, But What About Rockford?

Portillo's is closing several underperforming restaurants outside Chicagoland. Here's what we know about the Rockford location.

Rockford, IL · 2d

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Emergency responders simulate multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Illinois

FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Emergency responders from nine area fire departments gathered in the Freeport area to participate in a large-scale school bus accident simulation drill. The coordinated exercise tested regional emergency response capabilities during a complex multi-vehicle crash scenario involving a school bus and multiple passenger vehicles. The...

Freeport, IL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Juvenile bobcat struck by car in Ogle County is expected to make a full recovery

Last week, an Oregon homeowner discovered a barely 17-pound, semi-conscious female bobcat laying in her front yard. The juvenile bobcat, estimated to have been born earlier this spring or late last year, was struck by car crossing nearby Route 64. The homeowner contacted a local wildlife trapper, who brought the...

Ogle County, IL · 1d

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Rockford teenager arrested after shots fired investigation, police say

A Rockford teenager was arrested Monday night following a shooting, according to the Rockford Police Department.

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Stephenson County Fair board adds four new members

The Stephenson County Fair Association has added four members to its board while seeking a nominee to fill another opening. Mary Wernicke of Lena, Jodi Colberg of Freeport, Garrett Handsaker of Pearl City and Kenzie Holste of Ridott are joining the board for the 2026-27 term, according to a community announcement. Wernicke was appointed by the Greater Freeport Partnership, while Holste was appointed by the Farm Bureau. Colberg and Handsaker will serve as at-large members. The association also has a one-year board term available. Anyone interested in joining the board can contact a board member to learn more about receiving a nomination. Who is serving on the Stephenson County Fair board The returning officers are Gary Mielke of Ridott, president; Wendell DeVries of Freeport, vice president; Conor DeZell of Pearl City, treasurer; and Carla Meyer of Baileyville, secretary. Other returning members are: Victoria Hansen of Freeport, Farm Bureau appointed Susie Dvorak of Freeport, Home Community Education appointed Becky Thomas of Pearl City, Home Community Education appointed Ethan Trampel of Rock City, 4-H appointed Denise Hayunga of Freeport, 4-H appointed Brittani DeVries of Freeport, FFA appointed Ann DeZell of Lena, FFA appointed Brooke Keltner of Lena, Greater Freeport Partnership appointed Abby

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Severe Storms With Damaging Winds Near Davenport Push Toward Chicago, Joliet and Rockford Around Noon as Strongest Cells Hug the I-80 Corridor

CHICAGO — Showers and thunderstorms moving toward northern Illinois Wednesday morning are tracking farther north than expected. Some storms on the southern end of the system have already turned severe, with damaging winds reported near the Quad Cities. The rain is expected to reach Chicagoland around noon, and the strongest storms should stay near and south of the Interstate 80 corridor.

Rockford, IL · 16h

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This Illinois Liquidation Warehouse Is Packed With Bargains, And The Stock Keeps Changing

A brand-new Frigidaire dishwasher, a cart full of clothes, and a kid’s bike can all come home from the same warehouse trip. That wild mix is pretty normal at one no-frills discount shop in northern Illinois. The shelves here run from bed linens and air fryers to generators and...

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Rockford man convicted of animal torture for running over his dog with a truck

A Rockford man was convicted of animal torture and aggravated animal cruelty for running over his own dog with a truck and is scheduled to return to court on January 15, 2027.

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Oregon military veteran uses art to cope with the effects of combat exposure

An Oregon, Illinois military veteran and welder is sharing how art is helping him recover from the impact of combat. David Waters is a combat infantry veteran of Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan. He also served in New Orleans for Hurricane Katrina. Those experiences have caused what he calls “moral” injuries.

Oregon, IL · 1d

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Rockford’s East State Street Is Getting 3 New Restaurants

From Chicago-style gyros to rotary sushi, three new eateries are on the way. Here’s what we know so far.

Rockford, IL · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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