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Afternoon News Update: Wednesday February 18
Afternoon News Update: Wednesday February 18
Afternoon News Update: Wednesday February 18
A Rockford woman faces several charges after she rammed a Rockford Police Department squad car twice with the car she was driving. Police charged 21-year-old Julia Jensen of Rockford with domestic battery and aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol among other charges ... Read More ...
Afternoon News Update: Thursday January 22
Afternoon News Update: Thursday January 22
Afternoon News Update: Thursday January 22
The Loves Park Police Department has arrested a Rockford man who fled from police earlier this week with two small children in his car. 44-year-old Richard Hernandez was pulled over in the 6500 block of N. Alpine Road yesterday. As the officer approached, Hernandez accelerated away ... Read More ...
Afternoon News Update: Friday January 9
Afternoon News Update: Friday January 9
Afternoon News Update: Friday January 9
The Dixon Police Department is seeking your help on two recent burglaries. The first occurred New Year's Day at a local supermarket. Police say the burglars stole tobacco products and lottery tickets. The second one happened this morning at a downtown business, where beauty products and electronic equipment were stolen ... Read More ...
Afternoon News Update: New Years Eve, Wednesday December 31
Afternoon News Update: New Years Eve, Wednesday December 31
Afternoon News Update: New Years Eve, Wednesday December 31
*The Springfield Fire Department is preparing to roll out life-support units that will be able to administer drugs to victims of traffic accidents or medical emergencies. Fire Chief Ken Fustin says the three units will be stationed throughout the city...
Afternoon News Update: Monday December 8
Afternoon News Update: Monday December 8
Afternoon News Update: Monday December 8
A Rockford man has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars on drug delivery charges. 39-year-old Derrick Lewers made two deliveries of cocaine in 2012. Officials say both transactions took place within 1,000 feet of a senior citizen's center in Belvidere ... Read More ...
Afternoon News Update: Friday December 5
Afternoon News Update: Friday December 5
Afternoon News Update: Friday December 5
Al-Qaida is threatening to kill a Beloit College graduate taken hostage in Yemen. Luke Somers was kidnapped last year in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, where he had been working as a freelance photographer. The al-Qaida branch in Yemen is threatening to kill Somers if unspecified demands are not met in three days ... Read More ...
Afternoon News Update: Thursday December 4
Afternoon News Update: Thursday December 4
Afternoon News Update: Thursday December 4
Rockford Health System ambassadors are holding a holiday toy drive this year. The goal is to raise $20,000 to purchase toys for children and their siblings in local hospitals. The toys will be distributed year round. Illinois lawmakers have ended their fall veto session ... Read More ...
Afternoon News Update: Wednesday December 3
Afternoon News Update: Wednesday December 3
Afternoon News Update: Wednesday December 3
The TSA is apologizing for security lines on Sunday at Chicago's Midway Airport that stretched over one mile long. Travelers said lines spilled out into the public transit line. The TSA says problems were caused by inadequate staffing and a closed security checkpoint ... Read More ...
Successful End of Year Campaign for Winnebago County Sheriff's Office
Successful End of Year Campaign for Winnebago County Sheriff's Office
Successful End of Year Campaign for Winnebago County Sheriff's Office
The annual “Drive Sober or get pulled over/Click it or Ticket” campaigns have come to a close for this year in Winnebago County. The mobilization ended on Sunday and officials are reporting a successful outcome. Starting November 17, extra patrols were supported through IDOT in the Stateline region...

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