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Rockford Bicyclists, Ever Had Your Bike Stolen?
Rockford Bicyclists, Ever Had Your Bike Stolen?
Rockford Bicyclists, Ever Had Your Bike Stolen?
Rockford is a bicycling town. With miles and miles of bike-paths, and a citizenry that loves to make use of them, there's little dispute that we've got a lot of people around here who spend quite a bit of their time on two wheels. Unless...those two wheels (and the bike attached to them) are stolen even when we've locked up the bike. Then, those paths become walking paths.
Scam Alert
Scam Alert
Scam Alert
The Rock County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a current Craigslist home rental scam they have been receiving complaints about.
Seagull Steals Camera, Gets Great Footage
Seagull Steals Camera, Gets Great Footage
Seagull Steals Camera, Gets Great Footage
German tourist Martin Lozano was visiting the Cies Islands, off the northwest coast of Spain, when he placed his camera on a ledge to capture the antics of a seagull that was preening itself nearby. As you might expect, the seagull didn't appreciate the audience, so it grabbed the camera and took off...
Prosecutors: Illinois Man Stole $1 Million Via LINK Cards
BURBANK, Ill. (AP) — Prosecutors say a southwest suburban Chicago man used more than 3,000 LINK cards to steal almost $1 million in government funds by purchasing energy drinks and candy and then reselling them. The Chicago Tribune reports that 46-year-old Wael Ghosheh has been charged with theft of government property, identity theft, money laundering and unauthorized use of food stamp benefits a