Rockford
Panel Votes Against Governor’s Plan To Close 4 State Facilities
It’s only a recommendation, but a legislative panel says four state facilities targeted by the governor for closure should stay open.
Family Settles Lawuits Over Fatal Train Derailment For $36M
Canadian National Railway has agreed to pay more than $36 million to the family of a 44-year-old woman who was killed in a train derailment and explosion in Rockford two years ago.
Nation’s Last Harmonica Manufacturer To Close
A local company that is the only harmonica manufacturer in the United States is closing its doors.
Case Of Missing Timmothy Pitzen Turns Cold
It has been a month now since Aurora police were reasonably certain that 6-year-old Timmothy Pitzen was alive and well.
Police Hope SUV Leads To Clues About Missing Aurora Boy
Aurora police hope evidence from a sport-utility vehicle will help them find a 6-year-old boy who has been missing for nearly three weeks.
Man Who Killed Six Children Up For Parole
A 79-year-old Rockford man is up for parole again – 33 years after being convicted of killing all six of his children.
Search Intensifies For Missing Aurora Boy
Police have uncovered new clues in the frantic search for a missing 6-year-old Aurora boy, as the search moved to northwest Illinois on Thursday.
Family Searches For Missing Aurora Boy In Western Illinois
Relatives of an Aurora woman, who committed suicide in a Rockford motel room, are out searching for the woman’s missing son in western Illinois.
Search On In 3 States For Missing Aurora Boy
The search for a missing Aurora boy has now moved to at least three states.
Woman Found Dead In Motel, 6-Year-Old Son Missing
Six-year-old Timothy J. Pitzen remains missing Sunday afternoon, and authorities continue to look for leads in his disappearance, a day after his mother was found dead inside a Rockford motel room after slitting her wrists.
Man Killed By Police In Wisconsin After Shooting Spree
An Ohio man killed by police in Wisconsin may be connected to at least 10 recent shootings across Illinois and Wisconsin.
Advocates: Preschool Education Is Key
Improving education in Illinois has to start well before kindergarten, according to what a state House committee is hearing.
State Senator: Send Some Air Traffic To Rockford
A state lawmaker from Rockford wants to accommodate overflow air traffic from O’Hare to an airport in his region, to try keeping money in Illinois.
Driver Arrested After Chase From Forest Park To Rockford
A driver who allegedly pointed a gun at a motorist during a high-speed chase through the western and northwestern suburbs has been arrested in Rockford.
After Three Days In Minors, Leddy Called Back To Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks’ defenseman Nick Leddy is getting pretty good at making the trip between Chicago and Rockford.
Blackhawks Assign Morin To Rockford
The Chicago Blackhawks have sent rookie forward Jeremy Morin back to the Rockford IceHogs.
Blackhawks Send Morin Back To Rockford
Jeremy Morin has been making regular trips between Chicago and Rockford so far this season. And today he’ll make another trip to the Blackhawks’ AHL affiliate.
Rockford Alderman Bit In Pit Bull Attack
Several people have been attacked by three pit bulls outside a Rockford store, including a city alderman and her daughter.
Tornado Leaves Some Areas Devastated
Some areas are devastated this morning, after a tornado ripped a path through parts of northern Illinois.
Blackhawks Call Up Jeremy Morin
The Rockford to Chicago express continues to run as the Blackhawks call up forward Jeremy Morin.
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- Neighbor’s Dog Seriously Injures 9-Year-Old BoyA nephew of the dog owner was able to pull the animal off the boy, who suffered bites to his arms and legs.321
- Storms Likely On Monday Afternoon, EveningWarm, humid air over Chicago is likely to create some strong, isolated thunderstorms around the evening rush hour on Monday.431
- Three Teens Arrested After Large Fight On Lakefront On South SideThree teens were arrested on Sunday, after police broke up a large fight along the lakefront in the Jackson Park neighborhood.337
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