Sheriff’s Operation Finds Underage Alcohol Sales in Illinois
                    Three Machesney Park gas stations were cited after a coordinated compliance check revealed clerks sold alcohol to minors.                
            Two minors arrested for driving stolen vehicle from Beloit to South Beloit
                    SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. — Two minors, ages 13 and 15, were seen driving a vehicle stolen from Beloit and taking it to South Beloit on Monday night.                
            Boone County woman sentenced to prison for arson, setting wrong house on fire
                    A Boone County woman has been sentenced to spend 13 years in prison for setting the wrong house on fire in an arson attack.                
            Man, woman found dead in vehicle in Harvard identified
                    Farmers around the Rockford-area say the government shutdown pauses crucial USDA services. Crews battle fire at chemical manufacturer in Hennepin, officials say. Multiple fire departments, including firefighters from Dixon, battled a fire Wednesday afternoon at Marquis Energy in Hennepin. Crews battle fire at...                
            New Forest City Rainbow Chorus sets out to uplift, inspire
                    ROCKFORD — A new choral ensemble that aims to promote inclusion and inspire social change through music will showcase its vocal prowess in its first concert this weekend. The Forest City Rainbow Chorus will perform at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4848 Turner St. The group...                
            Report: Rockford among top U.S. metro areas for homebuyers
                    The report also highlights broader national trends, including a shift toward buyer-friendly conditions in some markets.                
            2 seriously hurt after Rock County crash, Sheriff’s Office says
                    First Alert Meteorologist Brian Doogs discusses the 15 Day Outlook and discusses other top weather headlines. The Dane County Circuit Court judge said he plans to decide the case as soon as possible. ‘Neighbors helping neighbors’: Belleville EMS to support New Glarus community in new partnership. Updated: 2 hours...                
            Police identify suspect in fatal hit and run on Rockford’s Auburn Street Bridge
                    On January 17th, 32-year-old Martavion Howard was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver, 19-year-old Jequayvieon Johnson, who fled the scene and is being sought by Rockford Police.                
            Drug-addled driver arrested after slow-speed pursuit through Rochelle
                    Jacob Feiden, 32, of Mount Carroll was arrested after a high speed chase with the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, and was charged with aggravated fleeing to elude and driving under the influence of drugs.                
            Beloit school district superintendent resigns, search for next superintendent beginning soon
                    BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit school district superintendent has resigned, the School District of Beloit said in a statement Wednesday morning.                
            