Morning Headlines: Thursday, October 15

Rockford Police Chief Chet Epperson Confirms He's Retiring [Eyewitness News]

City Leaders React To Chief Epperson's Retirement [Eyewitness News]

Three Suspects Attempt to Rob Rockford Home, Flee After Alarm Sounds [Eyewitness News]

Litesa Wallace Announces Bid for Re-Election [WIFR]

MercyRockford to spend $660K on now helipad for emergency services at Rockford Memorial Hospital [RRStar]

District 205 Seeing Bus Driver Shortage [WIFR]

Illinois Lottery Winners Over $600 to See Payment Delay [WIFR]