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DeKalb man accused of attempted murder while on parole
DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - DeKalb police arrested a man for attempted murder after officials with the United States Marshals Service found him in Chicago. On June 23, DeKalb police responded to 820 S. Kimberly Dr. where they found a man with a gunshot wound to the back. He was taken to a hospital for emergency medical care.
Video shows explosive altercation between Poplar Grove officials during public meeting
POPLAR GROVE, Ill. (WTVO) – A member of the Poplar Grove Board of Trustees says he’s disturbed after watching a video showing a verbal altercation between the village president and another member of the board during a public meeting last month. “It’s unacceptable behavior for any elected official,” said Trustee Owen Costanza, who left the […]
Firefighters use 2,800 gallons of water to put out trolley bus fire on I-90
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Firefighters from Boone County worked to extinguish a trolley bus on fire on Interstate 90 near Belvidere on Wednesday night. According to the Boone County Fire Protection District #2, firefighters were called to the scene around 11:06 p.m., near mile marker 27, and found heavy smoke coming from the vehicle, which […]
Elgin man cited after traffic crash injures three, including two transported via med-flight, in Sycamore Wednesday
Multiple injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident in Sycamore Wednesday morning. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Department reports they were called to the accident at the intersection of Airport Road and Barber Greene Road at approximately 11:50. According to deputies, a Chevy HHR driven by 52-year-old Luis A. Armenta of...
Local first responders get a place to work together during major emergencies
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WTVO) — There is now a space for first responders from across the Stateline to work together in case of a major emergency. Local leaders cut the ribbon on the new unified command center on Friday. It is located inside Cherry Valley’s village hall. Multiple agencies from Winnebago and Boone Counties can […]
Rochelle Police Report: Aug. 13-15, 2024
ROCHELLE — On Aug. 13 at 4:32 p.m. Cade Sharp, 23, of Aledo was cited for expired registration. He signed a promise to comply and was given a Sept. 13 Rochelle court date. On Aug. 13 at 9:43 p.m. Juan Nonato-Martinez, 30, of Rochelle was arrested for driving under the influence and blood alcohol content .08 or more. He was also cited for improper lane usage. He was released on a notice to appear with a Sept. 13 Rochelle court date.
Crash with injuries reported on Kenwood Road in Sycamore Township
CINCINNATI — A crash with injuries has been reported on Kenwood Road in Sycamore Township. Hamilton County emergency crews are responding to the scene, near the intersection with East Galbraith Road. The extent of the injuries, along with the number of vehicles involved, is unknown at this time. For...
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