Wisconsin man arrested after reaching speeds of 100 mph during Illinois car chase

ROCK CITY, Ill. (WTVO) — A Wisconsin man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies say he led law enforcement on an 11-mile pursuit through rural Stephenson County at speeds topping 100 mph Sunday night.

According to the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle around 10:25 p.m. on October 5 on Rock City Road after noticing it did not have a visible registration plate.

Authorities said the driver failed to stop and fled. The pursuit continued for approximately 11 miles through rural parts of the county, with the vehicle reaching speeds of more than 100 mph…

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