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DeKalb Police investigate incident near Mitchell Elementary School

DeKalb police investigated an incident on Edgebrook Drive near Mitchell Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon.

Dekalb, IL · 1d

We Are Illinois

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.

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Search warrant issued for DeKalb apartment, no arrests made

Editor’s note: This is a developing story. DeKALB – DeKalb County Special Operations, with help from the DeKalb Police Department, investigated an apartment in the 800 block of Edgewood Drive. Four DeKalb Police patrol vehicles and at least three unmarked vehicles were at the scene when the Northern...

Dekalb, IL · 1d

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Kunes Auto Group Yelp reviews disabled after alleged Alaina Kunes Ole Miss monkey racist scandal triggers barrage of negative reviews

Lloyd Bell Tower on the Ole Miss campus [Representational Image] - Source: Getty The Yelp reviews for a car dealership associated with Kunes Auto Group have been disabled after many users posted negative comments. The ratings plunged to 1.7 after the family-owned business’s alleged connection with Alaina Kunes, an Ole Miss student, surfaced. Content creator Charity Faye Alexander (@recovering.charity) posted on Instagram, detailing the apparent link. Alexander previously claimed that Alaina Kunes was one of the individuals who made monkey-like gestures and sounds outside the apartment of a Bla...

Sycamore, IL · 1d

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Teen Driver Dies in Rockford School Bus Crash, No Students Hurt

Spring Creek Rd. & Welsh Rd. — Approximate Site of Fatal Bus Crash. A teenage girl died at the scene after her car collided with a Rockford school bus shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday near Spring Creek and Welsh roads, police said. No students aboard the bus were hurt in the crash, which prompted officers to close off the surrounding streets for much of the morning.

Rockford, IL · 4h

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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 · 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.

Rockford, IL · 21h

We Are Illinois

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.

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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 · 6h

We Are Rockford

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 · 1h

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Remember the Sycamore Restaurant Destroyed by Fire? It's Back!

Remember when a devastating fire destroyed Tom & Jerry's in Sycamore? After months of rebuilding and a temporary home, this longtime favorite is officially back home!

Sycamore, IL · 2d

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Rockford, IL Shooting Report Leads to 4 Weapons Charges

Rockford police recovered a loaded firearm and ammunition after responding to a late-night shots-fired report.

Rockford, IL · 22h

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‘Bad to the Bone’ legend George Thorogood to bring blues rock to Rockford

"Bad to the Bone" singer George Thorogood is bringing his legendary blues rock sound to Rockford's Hard Rock Live in March 2027.

Rockford, IL · 2d

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Davis Junction woman hospitalized after colliding with semi-truck in Ogle County

OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — A 36-year-old Davis Junction woman was hospitalized Monday after crashing into a semi-truck in Ogle County. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office reported that Heather Newman was driving a white 2014 Cadillac XTS4 northbound near the 6000 block of North Illinois 251 behind a 1998 Peterbilt 379 semi truck operated by a 47-year-old Chana man. The Peterbilt driver attempted to turn east into a field entrance. Newman failed to reduce speed, authorities said, crashing into the passenger side of the truck.

Ogle County, IL · 1d

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Horse dead, two injured after collision in DeKalb County Sunday night

Two drivers are hospitalized after a collision with a horse in the road.

Dekalb County, 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 · 22h

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DeKalb’s bus system is more than a convenience for commuters

As a commuter student, DeKalb’s bus system is very convenient. Apart from convenience, it is also essential. However, while it is clear for many students who live on campus, especially when you’re new to campus and DeKalb, it is not as obvious at first glance how essential it is for commuter students as well.

Dekalb, IL · 2d

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Rockford Store Left Baffled After Man Buys 50 Atari Games

Why would someone buy every copy of a nearly 50-year-old Atari game? A Rockford shopper did exactly that at Disc Replay.

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Rockford, Illinois that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Rockford, Illinois — a city where the Rock River carves a silver ribbon through neighborhoods stitched with memory and hope, where red-brick factories stand shoulder to shoulder with art deco theaters, and the air is alive with the laughter of families, the hum of old engines, and the scent of something soulful simmering on the stove. Here, the city’s heart beats in a patchwork of cultures — Swedish, Italian, Mexican, Black, and new arrivals from every corner — all gathering at tables that feel like home.