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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.

Freeport, IL · 2d

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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.

Stephenson County, IL · 1d

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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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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 · 13h
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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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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

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EPC plays tough but comes up short against Peotone

EPC was without starting quarterback Deaken Hofmaster, but still played Peotone tough. Coming up short in the final moments 21 to 16.

Peotone, IL · 1d

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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 · 2d

Rockford Register Star

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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 · 1d

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Sterling Police Provide Update on Challand Middle School Firearm Investigation

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at approximately 11:47 a.m., during the course of an investigation, the Sterling Police Department learned of a potential firearm in the possession of a student at Challand Middle School. The Sterling Police School Resource Officer and Challand Middle School administrative personnel were immediately alerted to...

Sterling, IL · 2d

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Pecatonica Elementary Teacher Makes Kids Feel Loved at School

A Pecatonica mom says kindergarten teacher Amanda Benney helped her daughter thrive while easing her family's first-day worries.

Pecatonica, IL · 7h

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Fulton has a thrilling come from behind win over Sterling Newman

The Fulton Steamers scored a touchdown in the final minute as they came from 9 down to defeat the Sterling Newman Comets 28-24 on November 7.

Fulton, IL · 1d

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Veterans Day Recognized Around The Sauk Valley

American Legion Post 296 has announced plans for a community Veterans Day ceremony on November 11th at 11 a.m. The event will be held at Sterling High School’s Centennial Auditorium, bringing residents together to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Organizers say the ceremony is intended as a public tribute to veterans, recognizing their service, sacrifice, and continued role in the community. Local residents, families, students, and veterans are encouraged to attend. The timing marks the traditional Veterans Day observance, held on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

Sterling, IL · 13h

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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