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‘Nearly fully pregnant’: Man who assaulted victim who has ‘severe or profound disability’ learns his fate
A man who admitted to sexually assaulting and impregnating a woman with a “severe or profound intellectual disability” in Illinois will spend more than two decades behind bars. Isaiah Fields, 25, was sentenced to 25 years in prison, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office announced on Friday. In...
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2025 Summer Bucket List: Why Pearl Lake Beach in Illinois is a Must-Visit
As spring arrives in Illinois, so do the announcements of summer fun to come, and we just received a big one from Pearl Lake in South Beloit!. Summer in Illinois means a lot of things; fairs and festivals, concerts, vacations, pools, beaches, camping, and so much more. If your summer social calendar is already filling up, make sure to leave some time open to visit Pearl Lake Beach in South Beloit.
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Stateline area dairy operator named an Illinois Master Farmer
A stateline dairy farm leader is honored by an Illinois agriculture magazine. Amy Hildebrandt, whose family runs Hildebrandt Farms about 5 miles east of South Beloit on State Line Road, was selected as one of four Illinois Master Farmers by Prairie Farmer Magazine. The farm is home to more than...
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IMAGES: Rockford area wakes up to damage following overnight storms
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Many residents in the area experience damage after an overnight storm brought high winds. Reports say E. Riverside Blvd. is closed between Joesten Dr. and N. Bell School Rd. while crews work on fallen poles and other damage. Other residents face personal property damage, like a...
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MSP finds missing 14-year-old, says he returned to Illinois
HARTFORD, Mich. — The Michigan State Police (MSP) announced they found a missing teen on Saturday afternoon. Michael Kingas, 14, had traveled from Chicago to Michigan on Friday evening with his family. MSP said he had been last seen by his family on Saturday, March 15 around 1 a.m....
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Cash-strapped Chicago asks for 3% discount on its bills
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration requested a 3% discount from city contractors to address financial challenges. The request follows a budget that raised taxes on streaming services, parking fees and paper bags to close a nearly $1 billion deficit. The city faces additional pressure from a $175 million pension...