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Illinois State Police investigate death following Stephenson County pursuit

The Illinois State Police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old man who sustained fatal injuries following a vehicle pursuit initiated by the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office on Saturday night.

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The Thread: Nearly 5 years later, Freeport double homicide remains unsolved

The Nov. 18, 2021, shooting deaths of 36-year-old Terrance Haynes and 32-year-old Justin Capp remain among several high-profile unsolved homicide investigations in Freeport, Ill.

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Abandoned industrial building in Oregon destroyed by massive fire

An abandoned industrial building in Oregon, Illinois, was destroyed by a massive fire on Friday, resulting in no reported injuries.

Oregon, IL · 2d

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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.

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Sidewalks in Freeport tell story of poor maintenance | Letter

Three months ago we were on vacation visiting Freeport, my old home town and the only thing we were impressed with was seeing our old friends. It’s seemed that the town’s name Freeport was still living up to its name, a Free Port as those who have little, have been welcomed to stay. As I walked about town, which was mostly the west side where we lived, it was readily obvious that properties were not at all being well maintained by their owners. If only I could display in this letter some of the sad pictures I took on those walks. I understand in yesterday’s, today’s, and the future world, nearly everything is about money. Whether it’s a person or a city. The minor but unsightly issue I saw and am referring to here is property maintenance. In most cases it takes money, but in some instances it only takes some care. Specifically my reference here is regarding sidewalk maintenance, or lack there of. Green sidewalks are easy to find with the grass vegetation grown out from side to side. Generally, that occurs from compromised/cracked walks that have had no edging or other maintenance by anyone for years. How can

Freeport, IL · 1d

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Byron advances to the IHSA 3A Quarterfinals by winning big on the road at Pontiac

The Byron Tigers are taking another step forward in the IHSA playoffs in class 3A. They won big at Pontiac Saturday 47-8.

Byron, IL · 1d

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Machesney Park Chase Ends as Deputies Ram Fleeing Car at Busy Intersection

N. Second St. & Roosevelt Rd. — Machesney Park Intersection Street Scene. The reasons deputies pursued a woman who was stopped in Machesney Park Thursday remain unclear. She was wanted for questioning, but officials have not explained why they were seeking her. The stop occurred shortly before 12:35 p.m....

Machesney Park, IL · 2d

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Belvidere Man, 67, Jailed After Threat to Shoot Council Member Over Data Center Vote

A 67-year-old Belvidere man is facing felony charges after a city council member told police he was threatened with being shot if he voted to approve a controversial data center project. Richard D. Grollemond was arrested the day after the alleged threat was reported and is now being held at the Boone County Jail with no bond.

Belvidere, IL · 2d

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Team Fire takes home the title in 2nd annual Rockford Hero Rumble

ROCKFORD — Firefighters won an annual bragging rights boxing competition with police on Saturday, taking home the traveling Rockford Hero Rumble trophy for a second consecutive year. Team Fire won three bouts to two for Team Police, which were part of a dozen matchups on Saturday at Hard Rock...

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This Rockford, Illinois Italian Kitchen Still Serves Square-Cut Thin Pizza Under A Leaning Tower Of Pisa

A Leaning Tower of Pisa stands inside a dining room in northern Illinois. It leans right over the tables while families pass the pizza. I can’t imagine a kid who wouldn’t point at it. The pizza deserves attention too. It comes thin, crisp, and cut into squares, the...

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Rockford area playoff football scores for Friday/Saturday Nov. 6/7

Here are the high school football playoff results for IHSA and I8FA teams of local interest from Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7. Scores were compiled by the 'Overtime' team of Scott Leber and Tylor Sorensen.

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A Rockford organization will highlight Indian culture once again

A Rockford organization that works to connect, empower and transform the world — one woman at a time — will give the community a taste of India. "Experience India" returns after a one-year hiatus. Nicole Landreth is the executive director of Womanspace. She said celebrating different cultures satisfies a part of the organization's mission.

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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.

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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.

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Torina kicks off Rockford mayoral campaign, outlines homelessness initiative

Rockford 5th Ward Alderwoman Gabrielle Torina officially launched her mayoral campaign on Friday, proposing the creation of a Mayor's Office of Homelessness Solutions and Housing Stability.

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Little Cubs Field unveils new center-field mural featuring 99 faces

Little Cubs Field held an open house on Saturday to celebrate the completion of a new center-field mural featuring 99 individuals, including celebrities and donors who supported the project through fundraising.

Freeport, IL · 1d

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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....

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Stockton holds off Forreston in playoff NUIC Rematch

Stockton and Forreston are no strangers to each other, and both know it. This game was back and forth in the first half, but then in the second, Stockton took control and did not look back, beating Forreston 36 to 16.

Stockton, IL · 1d

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Mt. Prospect pulls away from Guilford in the IHSA playoffs ending the Vikings’ season

The Guilford Vikings had some success against the Mt. Prospect Knights Friday night in their 7A IHSA playoff game, but then things unraveled quickly and the Vikings lost 50-10.