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Woman charged with delivering cocaine after traffic stop
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Heidi Robbins for the alleged distribution of cocaine. On July 3rd, deputies pulled over a gray Ford Explorer at a Road Ranger parking lot on West State Street. The officials arrested the man for driving on a suspended license and no insurance. Robbins was […]
Police: Man beat neighbor then fired 3 shots in the air
DAVIS, Ill. (WTVO) — A 62-year-old man was arrested Sunday after police said he beat his neighbor, and then went back to his own yard and fired three gunshots in the air. The incident happened around 9 p.m. in the 18000 block of Rock Grove Road, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested […]
Former Winnebago County Coroner Sue Fiduccia, 80, 'led with her heart'
A woman who consoled countless families through the worst moments of their lives, former Winnebago County Coroner Sue Fiduccia, 80, died Wednesday after a lengthy illness. For two decades, Fiduccia was the bearer of the worst news, known for her kind words, warm hugs and fierce devotion to her job.
Rockford man accused of hiding cannabis in crotch of his pants with intent for delivery
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dontey Davis, 28, for allegedly transporting cannabis in the crotch of his pants for delivery. On July 1st, around 3:35 p.m., deputies said they saw a driver driving a Toyota Avalon not wearing a seatbelt in the area of 6th Street and 18th Avenue. When […]
Davis man charged in neighbor dispute near Durand
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A 62-year-old man faces charges for allegedly beating up his neighbor, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. Kevin Moore of Davis is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, criminal trespass to land and battery. Around 9 p.m. Sunday, June 30, deputies were...
No wake order lifted for the moment
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — The no wake order has been lifted as of right now. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Facebook post said the order has been lifted but tomorrow from 6 p.m. until midnight the order will return. The order will be in effect from the Auburn Street Bridge south to the dam.
Rockford-area housing market sets another price record as inventory rises for first time in 3 years
ROCKFORD — Home sale prices in the region set another record high as the inventory of houses on the market increased for the first time in more than three years. The three-month rolling average price of a home sold in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties was $210,089 in May, according to the latest data from the NorthWest Illinois Alliance of Realtors. That price is up nearly 60% in five years, and it’s up 12% from May 2023.
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