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7-year-old Rockford girl develops rare medical condition, family finds answers-7-year-old Evelyn Jubeck and her family l...
22/06/2024

7-year-old Rockford girl develops rare medical condition, family finds answers
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7-year-old Evelyn Jubeck and her family look for answers after she developed a rare neurological disorder. Her family first took notice something was wrong when she was struggling to walk at an aquarium. Then when more family noticed something wrong, Evelyn's mom knew she had to take her to the hospital. (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — 7-year-old Evelyn Jubeck and her family look for answers after she developed a rare neurological disorder. Her family first took notice something was wrong when she was stru…

Rockford man charged with manufacturing co***ne, possession of a firearm-The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office arrested ...
22/06/2024

Rockford man charged with manufacturing co***ne, possession of a firearm
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The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office arrested William Spears, 66, for allegedly selling co***ne among other charges. On June 20th, deputies found Spears in the 2000 block of 11th Street and took him into custody. When he was searched, police said they found co***ne on his person. The investigation led to a (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office arrested William Spears, 66, for allegedly selling co***ne among other charges. On June 20th, deputies found Spears in the 2000 b…

Police: shots fired in Freeport driveway-The Freeport Police are investigating a shots fired call that happened Thursday...
22/06/2024

Police: shots fired in Freeport driveway
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The Freeport Police are investigating a shots fired call that happened Thursday night. Around 9:05 p.m., officers responded to a report of gunshots in the 200 block of West Empire Street. During the investigation, police learned that two suspects exited an SUV and fired shots at people standing in the driveway, (continue reading)
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FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — The Freeport Police are investigating a shots fired call that happened Thursday night. Around 9:05 p.m., officers responded to a report of gunshots in the 200 block of West …

Beloit awards $6M for affordable housing projects-The City of Beloit is investing $6 million in affordable rental housin...
22/06/2024

Beloit awards $6M for affordable housing projects
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The City of Beloit is investing $6 million in affordable rental housing they announced Monday night. The city looks to create 149 new units with 130 of those units to serve low to moderate-income residents. The awards, funded by the City's Tax Incremental Financing Housing Fund, are contingent on each applicant (continue reading)
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BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — The City of Beloit is investing $6 million in affordable rental housing they announced Monday night. The city looks to create 149 new units with 130 of those units to serve lo…

TRAFFIC ALERT: 19th Street closure-Starting June 24th, drivers will need to find a different route to avoid the closing ...
22/06/2024

TRAFFIC ALERT: 19th Street closure
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Starting June 24th, drivers will need to find a different route to avoid the closing of 19th Street between 12th and 11th Avenues. Sanitary sewer repairs are the reason for the closure and the Four Rivers Sanitation Authority will be repairing it. Traffic control measures will be in place, and motorists (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Starting June 24th, drivers will need to find a different route to avoid the closing of 19th Street between 12th and 11th Avenues. Sanitary sewer repairs are the reason for …

Beloit Police arrested 3 suspects for 2 alleged robberies-Beloit Police arrested three people for two separate incidents...
22/06/2024

Beloit Police arrested 3 suspects for 2 alleged robberies
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Beloit Police arrested three people for two separate incidents in the past two weeks. On June 13th, around 1:53 a.m., police responded to a report that a convenience store in the 3100 block of Prairie Avenue was being robbed and the suspect was displaying his handgun, according to authorities. The suspect (continue reading)
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BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — Beloit Police arrested three people for two separate incidents in the past two weeks. On June 13th, around 1:53 a.m., police responded to a report that a convenience store in …

40-year-old Belvidere man goes on 200-mile trek through Nevada and California-Belvidere's Brad Gorski began running trai...
22/06/2024

40-year-old Belvidere man goes on 200-mile trek through Nevada and California
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Belvidere's Brad Gorski began running trails as a way to lose weight about 10 years ago. Gorski completed the Tahoe 200 recently which included a 35,000-foot hike through the Sierra Nevada Mountains. "My goal was to run about 20 to 22 hours a day and sleep for about 1 to 2 (continue reading)
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BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Belvidere’s Brad Gorski began running trails as a way to lose weight about 10 years ago. Gorski completed the Tahoe 200 recently which included a 35,000-foot hike thr…

Freeport Police responded to shots fired call after alleged fight-The Freeport Police are investigating a shots fired ca...
22/06/2024

Freeport Police responded to shots fired call after alleged fight
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The Freeport Police are investigating a shots fired call that happened Friday. Around 1:14 p.m., officers responded to a report of gunshots in the 300 block of West Douglas Street. During the investigation, police learned two men were fighting when the suspect fired shots toward the victim, according to a Freeport (continue reading)
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FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — The Freeport Police are investigating a shots fired call that happened Friday. Around 1:14 p.m., officers responded to a report of gunshots in the 300 block of West Douglas …

Sorensen announces $8.6 million grant for local childhood education-Congress Eric Sorensen announced a nearly $8.6 milli...
22/06/2024

Sorensen announces $8.6 million grant for local childhood education
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Congress Eric Sorensen announced a nearly $8.6 million grant for the City of Rockford to administer early childhood education to families in Northern Illinois. "Making sure our kids have access to the classroom is a critical step to putting our children on the road to success,” said Sorensen. “I’m proud to (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Congress Eric Sorensen announced a nearly $8.6 million grant for the City of Rockford to administer early childhood education to families in Northern Illinois. “Making…

RPL to cut the ribbon on new replacement library soon-Rockford Public Library (RPL) looks forward to opening its new rep...
22/06/2024

RPL to cut the ribbon on new replacement library soon
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Rockford Public Library (RPL) looks forward to opening its new replacement flagship library on June 22nd. At 9 a.m., people will gather at 215 North Wyman for the ribbon-cutting as well as special festivities planned throughout the day. The old building had to be demolished because of chemicals in the ground (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Public Library (RPL) looks forward to opening its new replacement flagship library on June 22nd. At 9 a.m., people will gather at 215 North Wyman for the ribbon-cut…

CFNIL celebrates giving out more $540,000 in scholarships-The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) awarded ...
21/06/2024

CFNIL celebrates giving out more $540,000 in scholarships
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The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) awarded students over $540,000 in scholarships at Cliffbreakers Event Center tonight. "It's built up my confidence," said Hassan Bates. "So it made me extensively happy and I saw it as another building block to move on to my journey in school for a higher (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) awarded students over $540,000 in scholarships at Cliffbreakers Event Center tonight. “It’s built up my con…

TRAFFIC ALERT: 10th Avenue closure-Starting June 20th, drivers will need to find a different route to avoid the closing ...
21/06/2024

TRAFFIC ALERT: 10th Avenue closure
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Starting June 20th, drivers will need to find a different route to avoid the closing of 10th Avenue between 18th and 19th streets. Sanitary sewer repairs are the reason for the closure and the Four Rivers Sanitation Authority will be repairing it. Traffic control measures will be in place, and motorists (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Starting June 20th, drivers will need to find a different route to avoid the closing of 10th Avenue between 18th and 19th streets. Sanitary sewer repairs are the reason for …

Rockford PD is looking for more officers-The Rockford Police Department is now accepting applications for entry-level po...
21/06/2024

Rockford PD is looking for more officers
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The Rockford Police Department is now accepting applications for entry-level police officers. They said this recruitment drive aims to bring dedicated and community-focused individuals into the RPD. Potential recruits can apply by clicking here. There are also dates that a potential recruit can attend listed below: Dates and times are subject (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Police Department is now accepting applications for entry-level police officers. They said this recruitment drive aims to bring dedicated and community-focused …

Beloit man and woman arrested on weapons charges in Rockford-Rockford Police arrested Erik Mendoza-Ballesteros, 22, and ...
21/06/2024

Beloit man and woman arrested on weapons charges in Rockford
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Rockford Police arrested Erik Mendoza-Ballesteros, 22, and Saiviana Rowell, 21, for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon among other charges. On June 18th, around 6:45 p.m., SCOPE officers conducted a traffic stop in the 5400 block of East State Street. During the stop, police searched the vehicle and recovered two handguns, (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Erik Mendoza-Ballesteros, 22, and Saiviana Rowell, 21, for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon among other charges. On June 18th, around 6:45 p.m., …

Police: Rockford man crashed into parked car after fleeing in stolen vehicle-Rockford Police arrested Benard Beard, 41, ...
21/06/2024

Police: Rockford man crashed into parked car after fleeing in stolen vehicle
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Rockford Police arrested Benard Beard, 41, for allegedly fleeing from police and crashing into a parked car. On June 19th, around 12:40 a.m., SCOPE officers found a vehicle that was reported stolen near South Central and Lincoln Avenues. The driver, Beard, tried driving away from police and hit a parked car, (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Benard Beard, 41, for allegedly fleeing from police and crashing into a parked car. On June 19th, around 12:40 a.m., SCOPE officers found a vehicle …

Rockford man arrested on a 2005 sexual assault warrant-Winnebago County Sheriff's Office arrested Larry Joseph, 59, on a...
21/06/2024

Rockford man arrested on a 2005 sexual assault warrant
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Winnebago County Sheriff's Office arrested Larry Joseph, 59, on a warrant from 2005 out of Boone County for predatory criminal sexual assault. Deputies learned Joseph recently was involved in an unreported domestic incident where he threatened to burn down his family's house in Machesney Park. The family fled the area in (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office arrested Larry Joseph, 59, on a warrant from 2005 out of Boone County for predatory criminal sexual assault. Deputies learned Joseph …

The City of Rockford tries to understand and address homelessness with 100-day challenge-The City of Rockford Health and...
21/06/2024

The City of Rockford tries to understand and address homelessness with 100-day challenge
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The City of Rockford Health and Human Services Department (HHSD) announced its participation in the 100-day unsheltered challenge with other partners from Northern Illinois Homeless Coalition (NIHC) on June 20th. Partners concluded the challenge that focused on better understanding and addressing homelessness on May 22nd. This initiative was made possible through (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Rockford Health and Human Services Department (HHSD) announced its participation in the 100-day unsheltered challenge with other partners from Northern Illinois …

Destination Illinois: Rock Cut State Park-It's a Forest City gem, a state park of more than 3,000 acres many have come t...
21/06/2024

Destination Illinois: Rock Cut State Park
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It's a Forest City gem, a state park of more than 3,000 acres many have come to love. Rock Cut State Park draws in visitors from all over the region to Winnebago County and the greater Rockford area. Ernest McIntosh visits Rock Cut State Park for the fishing. "Fishing brings (continue reading)
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WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — It’s a Forest City gem, a state park of more than 3,000 acres many have come to love. Rock Cut State Park draws in visitors from all over the region to Winneba…

Lino's to open 'Mercato' space, offering locations to new businesses-Lino's, known for gracing the Stateline with Italia...
20/06/2024

Lino's to open 'Mercato' space, offering locations to new businesses
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Lino's, known for gracing the Stateline with Italian cuisine for more than 50 years, is embarking on a new journey to bring more businesses to Loves Park through an incubator market.
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Lino's, known for gracing the Stateline with Italian cuisine for more than 50 years, is embarking on a new journey to bring more businesses to Loves Park through an incubator

District Attorney Says No Charges Against Officer For Shooting Armed Beloit Suspect-The Rock County District Attorney, D...
20/06/2024

District Attorney Says No Charges Against Officer For Shooting Armed Beloit Suspect
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The Rock County District Attorney, David J. O'Leary, has announced that no charges will be brought against the officer who shot and killed a suspect, Michael Ward, on April 28th.
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The Rock County District Attorney, David J. O'Leary, has announced that no charges will be brought against the officer who shot and killed a suspect, Michael Ward, on April 28th.

Most extreme temperatures in the history of every state-Credit: WREX 13 Thank you for liking and following for more ...
20/06/2024

Most extreme temperatures in the history of every state
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Most extreme temperatures in the history of every state Anuradha Varanasi Jun 20, 2024 Jun 20, 2024 Updated 2 hrs ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Spencer Platt // Getty ImagesMost extreme temperatures in the history of every....

Rockford Shooting Case Update: Duke Webb Deemed Fit for Trial after Three Years-ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) -- More than three...
20/06/2024

Rockford Shooting Case Update: Duke Webb Deemed Fit for Trial after Three Years
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) -- More than three years after Duke Webb allegedly shot and killed three people at Don Carter Lanes on Rockford’s east side, we are learning a he has been determined fit to stand trial.
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) -- More than three years after Duke Webb allegedly shot and killed three people at Don Carter Lanes on Rockford’s east side, we are learning a he

Why we celebrate the Juneteenth Holiday-Since 1865, Juneteeth has been recognized in our black community as a day of cel...
20/06/2024

Why we celebrate the Juneteenth Holiday
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Since 1865, Juneteeth has been recognized in our black community as a day of celebration, freedom, and emancipation. In 2021, Juneteeth was officially recognized as a national holiday.
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Since 1865, Juneteeth has been recognized in our black community as a day of celebration, freedom, and emancipation. In 2021, Juneteeth was officially recognized as a national holiday.

Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War-Russian President Vladi...
20/06/2024

Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces “aggression.” Their summit came as both face escalating standoffs with the West. Details…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces “aggression.” Their summit

Amazon Air Team at Chicago-Rockford International Airport Stays Cool Under Pressure-Despite the rapid growth and operati...
20/06/2024

Amazon Air Team at Chicago-Rockford International Airport Stays Cool Under Pressure
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Despite the rapid growth and operational demands at Chicago-Rockford International Airport, Lewandowski stressed that safety remains paramount.
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Despite the rapid growth and operational demands at Chicago-Rockford International Airport, Lewandowski stressed that safety remains paramount.

Vendors come out to the largest Juneteenth event in Illinois to celebrate the holiday-Juneteenth is also the newest fede...
20/06/2024

Vendors come out to the largest Juneteenth event in Illinois to celebrate the holiday
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Juneteenth is also the newest federally recognized holiday after officially being added in 2021.
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Juneteenth is also the newest federally recognized holiday after officially being added in 2021.

48 new graduates through Rockford Public Library's online program-Credit: WREX 13 Thank you for liking and following...
20/06/2024

48 new graduates through Rockford Public Library's online program
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ROCKFORD — Through a scholarship program offered by the Rockford Public Library, local adults earn a nationally accredited high school diploma online.

Golfers wear bad pants to raise money for a good cause-Golfers wore their wackiest clothes in their closets for the 15th...
20/06/2024

Golfers wear bad pants to raise money for a good cause
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Golfers wore their wackiest clothes in their closets for the 15th annual traditional nine-hole scramble at Timber Pointe Golf Course to benefit local non-profit RAMP. RAMP is a non-residential Center for Independent Living with a mission to build an inclusive community that encourages individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential. (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Golfers wore their wackiest clothes in their closets for the 15th annual traditional nine-hole scramble at Timber Pointe Golf Course to benefit local non-profit RAMP. RAMP i…

Rockford man accused of fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle-Rockford Police arrested Cervantez Barringer, 18, for al...
20/06/2024

Rockford man accused of fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle
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Rockford Police arrested Cervantez Barringer, 18, for allegedly fleeing from officers in a stolen car. On June 17th, around 1 p.m., police found a stolen blue Hyundai Tuscon in the area of Glenwood and Ellen Avenues. The car was stolen in the 1900 block of Sherman Avenue earlier that day. Officials (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Cervantez Barringer, 18, for allegedly fleeing from officers in a stolen car. On June 17th, around 1 p.m., police found a stolen blue Hyundai Tuscon…

Police: Man impersonated an officer, had co***ne in his vehicle-Winnebago County Sheriff's Office arrested Lauren Harden...
20/06/2024

Police: Man impersonated an officer, had co***ne in his vehicle
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Winnebago County Sheriff's Office arrested Lauren Harden, 63, for allegedly impersonating an officer and having controlled substances in his SUV. On June 17th, around 2:44 p.m., police were on patrol and saw a black Hummer H2 with a valid front registration plate in the area of 7th Street and 11th Avenue. (continue reading)
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office arrested Lauren Harden, 63, for allegedly impersonating an officer and having controlled substances in his SUV. On June 17th, around …

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