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Sycamore man hospitalized after crashing Harley Davidson on Friday night
OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — Police said a headlight malfunction led to a 48-year-old Sycamore man driving off the road on his Harley Davidson motorcycle Friday night. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Dennis Osullivan was traveling in the 7000 block of E. Illinois Route 64 around 11:53 p.m. when he went off the […]
2-vehicle crash leaves motorcycle driver, passenger with serious injuries
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An early morning crash leaves two people seriously injured on Rockford’s east side. Around 4:30 on July 27, Rockford police were called to the 5800 block of E. State Street for a two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle. According to police, the motorcycle driver sustained life-threatening injuries and the female passenger sustained serious injuries.
Bomb threat causes evacuation at Rockford Woodman’s grocery store
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Woodman’s Food Market, at 3155 McFarland Road, was evacuated Saturday afternoon for a bomb threat, according to police. Police responded to the scene around noon Saturday and evacuated customers from the store. According to published reports, police later said no bomb was found. Woodman’s reopened following the all-clear.
Search underway for missing man at Rock Cut State Park near Rockford
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. — Authorities have closed a state park in Winnebago County on Saturday evening amid a search for a missing man. According to The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, a man went missing at Rock Cut State Park, located near Rockford, on Saturday afternoon and a search is now underway. Authorities did not […]
Rockford man accused of supplying fatal dose of drugs to fiancée in 2021
ROCKFORD, Ill — Felony charges have been filed against a Rockford man accused of supplying a fatal dose of drugs to his fiancée in June of 2021. According to Rockford police, 33-year-old Alejandro Vargas has been charged with first-degree murder and drug-induced homicide in connection with the death of 26-year-old Ashley Ibarra, who died from […]
Fire at Freeport high rise apartments sends one person to the hospital
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — One person was taken to the hospital after a fire on the 4th floor of a Freeport high-rise apartment building. According to the Freeport Fire Department, firefighters were called to the Mary Hosmer apartments, at 601 North Walnut Avenue, around 6:45 a.m. Friday. The unidentified person was taken to Freeport Memorial […]
Freeport police investigate after home hit by gunfire
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The Freeport Police Department asks for information as they investigate a shots fired report late Thursday. Just before 10:30 p.m. on July 25, Freeport officers received a Sound Thinking alert in the 500 block of S. Pine Avenue. Officers on scene say they found evidence of a firearm being discharged in the street. According to the Freeport Police Department, a home in the area was struck by gunfire.
Rockford police hold block party in neighborhood impacted by March 27 attacks
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Police Department mingles with residents at a special block party in the Holmes and Cleveland neighborhood. The party is designed to help neighbors meet one another, along with the officers who protect their community. Officers played games with residents and enjoyed refreshments like hotdogs and popcorn.
Fire at Rockford Apartment Complex Causes $275,000 in Damages
More than two dozen firefighters battled a blaze at a 4-family apartment unit in Rockford late on Wednesday night (7/24). According to the incident report from the Rockford Fire Department, crews responded to 2106 Auburn Street around 9:13 pm on Wednesday and when they arrived on the scene, heavy fire was reported from 2 second-story windows.
Rockford Needs Help To Save Parks From Disgusting Vandals
Several Rockford Park District parks have been destroyed by vandals this summer, and now the park district is asking for the community's help to stop the destruction. My brother works for the Rockford Park District and he recently told me that several parks throughout Rockford have been destroyed by vandals this summer. At first I thought he might have been exaggerating how terrible the damage is because he is mad, but then I saw these pictures and my temper started flaring too...
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