Armed teen arrested in downtown Rockford parking deck on Wednesday
Police were called to a parking deck in downtown Rockford on Wednesday night for reports of a person with a gun, and arrested a 17-year-old suspect.
Freeport Police release statement on recent large-scale investigations
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - After a recent video of a large-scale operation in the morning hours of Thursday, March 26, caused a significant stir on social media, Freeport Police Department released a statement detailing the situation. Chief Jacquelyn B. Frausto of Freeport P.D.
Brush fire at Rock County solar farm consumes 10 acres
Firefighters responded to a brush fire at the North Rock Solar Farm on Monday afternoon, consuming nearly 10 acres of grass before being extinguished.
Two employees die after explosion at Janesville manufacturer
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Two people who sustained life-threatening injuries in a March 18 equipment-related explosion at a Janesville manufacturer have since died, a NaturPak spokesperson confirmed to Channel3000.com on Wednesday.
Rockford schools lay off 35 to close budget gap
ROCKFORD, IL — It's difficult to determine from information released by Rockford Public Schools what exactly the school system is losing as it eliminates 110 positions to restructure and close a $15 million projected budget deficit. But one educator said it could cost the district valuable insight from a respected...
Man charged in Fitchburg hit-and-run fatal crash thought victim was ‘dangerous’
MADISON, Wis. — The Beloit man accused of intentionally running over a bicyclist in Fitchburg thought the bicyclist was "a dangerous man," according to the criminal complaint.
Rockford jury finds man guilty of trafficking drugs
Jeffrey Aldridge, 48, was found guilty of delivery of a controlled substance and resisting a peace officer.
Evansville Community School District alerts community to threat training at high school
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Evansville Community School District issued a statement Tuesday to alert the community to threat training inside Evansville High School. In the statement, ECSD said that law enforcement agencies from across Rock County will conduct intruder scenario training inside Evansville High School on...
Rockford Road Diet Plan Explained for Drivers
Rockford drivers are noticing fewer lanes on busy roads. Here’s what a “road diet” is, why Illinois is using them, and how they could change your daily commute.
Winnebago County man found guilty of drug delivery and resisting arrest
Winnebago County State's Attorney J. Hanley announced that Jeffery Aldridge, 48, has been found guilty of delivery of a controlled substance and resisting a peace officer following a bench trial.
