Belvidere man sentenced for death of Jazlyn Davidson
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - A Belvidere man is sentenced for causing the death of a 16-year-old Machesney Park girl. Justin Lee, 25, is sentenced to 13 years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence which killed 16-year-old Jazlyn Davidson. Lee must serve 85% of the sentence. He is already...
Vote no: There’s no place for school vouchers in Illinois | Opinion
Here in Winnebago County, our public schools are at the heart of every community, opening their doors to all kids to educate our next generation of residents. Unfortunately, 99% of those students are in school districts that, according to Illinois’ own formula for school funding, do not have the dollars they need to...
Man accused of killing driver in South Side hit-and-run crash facing felony charges
CHICAGO — The man who was allegedly behind the wheel of a car involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on the South Side in mid 2024 is now facing felony charges. According to police, 24-year-old Dujan Lucas, a Rockford resident, has been charged with one felony count of reckless homicide and one felony count of […]
Illinois Weather Alert: Light Snow Could Impact Spring Break Travel March 13–15 in Chicago,...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chicago, Illinois – A push of colder Canadian air could bring periods of light snow to parts of Illinois just days before St. Patrick’s Day, potentially slowing the start of spring break travel across the...
On the market: 4-bedroom home in Lena has Generac whole-house generator
Address: 105 Rollin Drive, Lena Property description: This four-bedroom, three-bathroom home built in 1907 has 1,904 square feet of living space on a .41-acre lot. Major improvements include roof, high-efficiency furnace and central air conditioner in 2016, and a high-efficiency water heater in 2022, complemented by...
Monroe Center man receives prison term for mail theft spree
Wayne Mikulski, 46. of Monroe Center, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing mail across three counties and leading law enforcement on a pursuit last year.
Truck collision in Belvidere brings down large power line officials say
A giant power line was knocked down Friday evening after a truck crashed into it.
Salvation Army Thrift Store opens new location with grand celebration
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - The Salvation Army Thrift Store officially opened its doors at its new location at 407 Southtowne Dr. with a grand opening celebration Friday Morning. The new store, conveniently located next to the City of Mural’s DMV, welcomed shoppers at 10 a.m., following a ribbon-cutting ceremony that...
Suspicious Homecare Scam Reported in Rockford
Rockford residents are warning neighbors about a suspicious scam spreading through Nextdoor where scammers pose as families needing homecare help and attempt to collect personal information.
FastCast: Sycamore Interim Fire Chief announced and home deemed total loss in Freeport
Sycamore Interim Fire Chief announced, home deemed total loss in Freeport and Caledonia Elementary dismisses students for roof leak.
