afternoon news

The Rockford Public Works department has declared a snow emergency in anticipation of the upcoming snowfall predicted to fall before the kick-off of Superbowl 49. The Odd/Even parking ordinance will be in effect and citizens will be required to follow the protocol or move their vehicles off the street ... Read More ...

The Kishwaukee Faculty Union has voted to suspend their impending strike for tomorrow. A tentative labor agreement was reached with the administration last night. They have not yet voted to approve the proposed contract. Another meeting will be held to officially ratify the contract after reviewing the tentative agreement ... Read More ...

An alleged Love's Park car burglar turned himself into police today. 39-year-old Jamie de Leon told officers he saw his photo on social media and has been charged with theft. Authorities urge car owners who had items stolen from their vehicles in the Forest HIlls or Applewood Ln area to contact the Love's Park Police Department ... Read More ...

A man suspected of sexually abusing a 14-year-old Janesville girl appeared in court this afternoon. 30-year-old Justin Jones entered a plea of not guilty after being charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Jones, who lives in Ridgeway, Wisconsin reportedly drove to Janesville to pick the girl up from her home on Friday ... Read More ...

The FAA is reporting a total ground stop at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway Airports due to the snowfall. A winter weather advisory is in effect in the Chicago area, as well as in Rockford until 3AM. Outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn says lawmakers' approval of a special election for comptroller is a "victory for democracy ... Read More ...

Emergency personnel in Rock County were put to the test early this afternoon, when a car went over a guard rail and into Turtle Creek. Authorities say it happened where White Avenue becomes Milwaukee Road, which is directly over Turtle Creek ... Read More ...

Rockford Police continue to investigate a quadruple homicide that took place over the weekend. Officials say they are looking to interview multiple persons of interest. Anyone with information is urged to contact Rockford Police. Stateline area authorities have gathered at the Illinois State Police District 16 headquarters to commend the efforts of officers in the capture of fugitive Terrance Dod

Autopsies are being done today on four victims of a weekend shooting in Rockford. A gunman killed a woman, her two children and her boyfriend late Saturday. No arrests have been made and police haven't publicly revealed a motive for the attack ... Read More ...

The first mayor of Loves Park has died at the age of 100. Homer Burton was a well-known businessman and was elected to the position in 1947 right after the city was incorporated. He helped in the building of the first city hall and many city departments ... Read More ...

Illinois' Republican governor-elect Bruce Rauner says state agencies plan to ask for $760 million more than they were originally budgeted in 2015.He spoke about the state's budget at a luncheon in Springfield earlier today. He says he's also meeting in Springfield with lawmakers and budget experts to get a better handle on the budget situation ... Read More ...