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Illinois State Police sued for giving accused Highland Park mass shooter FOID card
(The Center Square) – While Illinois State Police face litigation in the Court of Claims over the accused Highland Park shooter applying for and receiving a Firearm Owners ID card before the 2022 mass shooting, the agency’s director is touting successes in blocking firearms from prohibited individuals. On...
Report Shows 110% Rise in Illinois Domestic Violence Deaths as Advocates Call for Action
Advocacy groups are sounding the alarm on a spike in domestic violence cases. A new report from the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence says domestic violence deaths in Illinois rose by 110% last year, with 94 incidents of domestic violence leading to 120 deaths in 2023. That includes 107 homicides and 13 suicides in which the perpetrators took their own lives. That’s up from the previous year, when there were 45 incidents that led to 57 deaths.
Produce sold at Walmart, Kroger stores in Illinois subject to recall over potential Listeria contamination
A recall of produce items originally issued earlier this month has been expanded to the possibility of listeria contamination, with select packaged and bulk produce items sold at Illinois Walmart and Kroger stores included. According to the Food and Drug Administration, no illnesses or consumer complaints connected to the recall...
Unemployment claims in Illinois declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 8,428 in the week ending July 20, down from 9,574 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Janesville shut out by rival Beloit in American Legion regional elimination game
BELOIT — There will be a new Wisconsin state American Legion baseball champion this summer. Defending 2023 champion Janesville Post 205 saw its season end Friday night in Beloit against its rival and the tournament host after a 2-0 loss to the Beloit Bandits. “We’re not a scoring machine, and we hadn’t been all year,” Janesville coach Kerry Michaels said. “But give their guy credit. He threw it in there,...
Illinois quick hits: Congress members file MINES Act; conservation police applications sought
Congressmembers file MINES Act A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by some Illinois members of Congress to unveil the federal government’s efforts toward preventing coal mine collapses. The Monitoring, Investigating, Navigating and Explaining Subsidence Act was brought forth by U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, and Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro. It would require the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to provide a report to...
Beloit Sky Carp announce 2025 season home schedule
BELOIT, WI (WTVO/WQRF) – [Sky Carp news release] — The Sky Carp announced the home schedule for their upcoming 2025 season on Friday, featuring 66 total games against eight different opponents in the Midwest League. The Sky Carp will begin their 44th season in Beloit and fourth full season at ABC Supply Stadium on Friday, […]
Beloit teens charged with attempted murder for April shooting
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — Two teenagers, a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old, were charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide for their part in an April 30th shooting in Beloit. Police said the shooting took place around 4:14 p.m. in the 1500 block of Porter Avenue. Later, authorities said they believed the shooting was not a random […]
Milwaukee man arrested for driving recklessly, fleeing police
JANESVILLE — A Milwaukee man was arrested just past midnight Friday by Janesville police for allegedly was speeding and driving recklessly through the city’s east side and almost striking a Janesville police officer. At 12:16 a.m., an officer responded to the area of Milton Avenue and Black Bridge Road for a complaint of a vehicle speeding and driving recklessly. The officer located the vehicle and was almost struck by it, according to a statement by the police department. ...
WIFR rolls out new look, name change
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As WIFR-TV approaches 60 years of news excellence, 23 WIFR will now be known as just WIFR. This new brand is a nod to the past and a look to the future - showcasing the WIFR team’s commitment to being your #1 choice for local news in the stateline.
Ta-Rel Franklin to coach RU women’s basketball
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford University athletic department hired Ta-Rel Franklin as its next head women’s basketball coach. Franklin joins the Regents with extensive coaching experience across the country at all NCAA levels. Franklin joins the Regents with extensive coaching experience across the country at all NCAA levels....
Voices of Inspiration’s funding is in ‘Emergency Status’, asks the public for help
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Voices of Inspiration asks for the public’s help to fundraise to keep serving the community. The non-profit is on Rockton Avenue and they said their funding is in “Emergency Status.” They are looking to raise money for their stability fund. This fund takes care of rent, utilities and other operating needs. […]
IceHogs Community Fund Awards $20,000 Grant to Rockford Area Arts Council
Grant supports RAAC’s Summer SPARK! programs for youth. The Rockford IceHogs Community Fund has awarded a $20,000 grant to the Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC) to support SPARK!, the RAAC’s summer art program that provides an apprenticeship program to youths who demonstrate an interest in the arts. SPARK! provides youth with the unique opportunity to work closely with local artists in a variety of mediums. The primary focus of SPARK! is community building and positive social connection through the arts. SPARK! projects focus on the development of public art for the experience of the youth and the enjoyment of the Rockford Region.
Ogle County Sheriff’s Report: July 26, 2024
OREGON — On July 26 at 7:41 a.m. deputies conducted a traffic stop on North Walnut Street and West 2nd Street in Byron. As a result, deputies arrested Francisco Esquivel-Cruz, 54, of Loves Park for driving while license revoked. Francisco-Cruz was additionally issued a citation for operation of a vehicle with registration suspended. Francisco-Cruz was transported to the Ogle County Jail, where he was released on a notice to appear with a future court date.
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