Rockford-area lawmaker believes Illinois needs a ‘DOGE,’ others call it unnecessary
Ahead of a roughly $3 billion deficit, the Republican believes an “innovation” in Washington can work in Illinois: the ...
Winnebago elementary school teacher arrested, district issues statement
The Winnebago School District says it will conduct its own investigation after a staff member was arrested. Michael Belden, ...
County Board member elected to third term seeks Rockford City Council seat
Ald. Isidro Barrios and Winnebago County Board Member Jaime Salgado are candidates for the 11th Ward in near southeast ...
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Winnebago County votes Tuesday in a primary featuring a three-way race for county executive
In arguably the most anticipated race on the primary ballot, Winnebago County Executive Jon Doemel is slated to face two of ...
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Rockford 11th Ward candidates talk affordable housing, water, and economic development
The candidates faced each other previously in 2020 when Isidro Barrios unsuccessfully challenged Jaime Salgado for his seat ...
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Manhunt for Illinois PCP offender who skipped jury trial, sentenced in absentia
Authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of Jerry Hudgens, 43, after he was convicted in absentia for being an armed habitual criminal and sentenced to spend 16 ...
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Rockford declares ‘Snow Emergency’
Due to the anticipated weather conditions throughout the rest of the week, Rockford’s superintendent of public works has ...
Woman sentenced for stabbing, arson of Rockford home in 2023
Amanda Nelson, 34, faces years behind bars after stabbing her girlfriend and setting her house on fire in 2023.
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Winnebago County Highway Department cleans up after another snowfall
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — After another round of snow this season, snow removal crews are back at keeping our streets clear of snow. The Winnebago County Highway Department has 24 trucks ...