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Man accused in fatal shooting outside Rockford butcher shop asks for plea agreement
The court case of the 41-year-old man accused of gunning down a longtime employee of a Rockford meat market in broad daylight last year likely will not end with a plea deal. Winnebago County Public Defender Nike Zimmerman, who's representing William Jones, approached the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office about a possible plea agreement earlier this year, court records show, but was unsuccessful. ...
Belvidere signs exclusive garbage contract for city residents
Earlier this month, the city reached a five-year agreement with the waster hauler for exclusive rights to collect and dispose of garbage, refuse, residential waste, recycling materials, bulk items, large appliances and yard waste within Belvidere city limits. Here's what residents need to know. Do I have to use Rock...
Sunshine returns Wednesday, though more active pattern looms
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Temperatures continued their gradual climb Tuesday, though that climb is just moments away from turning into a freefall. After seeing highs in the 40s Saturday, the 50s Sunday, and 60s Monday, the Stateline saw 70s return, if only for a one day visit, Tuesday. Winds have...
Dry air Tuesday prevents widespread rainfall
Temperatures Tuesday afternoon warmed into the upper 60s and low 70s, with Rockford’s high reaching 72 degrees. The warmth came with a return of sunshine and a strong west wind. The wind will die down some overnight as low temperatures dip into the low 30s. There will likely be just enough of a wind to prevent frost from developing, but some sheltered locations may experience patchy frost overnight.
Police: Rockford mother hits child with a broom handle over broken plate
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Brittany Lucas, 30, for allegedly hitting a child with a broom handle causing bruising. On April 3rd, the victim was at school and told the gym teacher she could not participate in class because her side hurt. She explained that she was hit by her mother. The school […]
Woman injured in shootout as gunmen exchange dozens of rounds at Rockford party rental
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A 20-year-old woman was shot as gunmen exchanged between 50 to 75 shots at a 20th Street building that had been rented for a party, witnesses said. According to Rockford Police, during the gathering, gunfire was exchanged between suspects from the inside and outside of the building, located 1416-1418 block of […]
Rockford discount supermarket to close next month
A discount supermarket at the corner of Alpine and Harrison roads in Rockford will be closing next month. A sign on the door asks customers to visit the Save-A-Lot store at 1701 W. State St. The South Alpine Road store opened in February 2015, filling a void created by the...
Rockford Walmart stabbing death lawsuit filed in Chicago. Here's why
The decision to file a civil lawsuit over the fatal stabbing of a Rockford Walmart employee in Cook County instead of Winnebago County probably came down to a number of factors, legal experts said. For starters, it's allowed under the state's venue law. Since the defendants — Walmart and and...
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