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Tragic Incident at Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve in Illinois
An urgent response unfolded at the Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve on Thursday night (8/8), according to a press release from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office. Emergency Response at Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve. At approximately 6:30 p.m., a coordinated effort from Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies, Cherry Valley Police Officers, Rockford Park...
Trump display in Winnebago County sparks legal questions, neighborhood reactions
ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - While talking with James and Candice Holder off their backyard near Elevator Rd. and Hamborg Rd. in Roscoe, a few cars whiz by. The first few honk “Hello!” Later, an older sounding man yells “God I love it!” Behind the Roscoe couple sits a few dozen red pavement stones spelling “Trump.” An American flag with an eagle waves atop a small hill crowning the display made on July 4.
Police: Rockford man slaps, attempts to disarm an officer
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Larry Wright Jr., 43, for allegedly trying to disarm an officer among a slew of other charges. On August 6th, around 9:30, Deputies were on patrol in the area of Clifton and Marchesano Avenue when they saw a Ford SUV driving north on Clifton Avenue with […]
19 Illinois Counties Named Among Healthiest Counties In America
Looking into the station snack vending machine this morning and realizing that pork rinds and beef sticks have been completely sold out made me realize pretty quickly that Winnebago County probably isn't on the list of the healthiest counties in Illinois. Shockingly, I was right. Winnebago County is no where...
Coroner identifies woman killed in Rockford hit-and-run collision
The Winnebago County Coroner's office has identified the woman killed in a hit-and-run collision early Monday as 66-year-old Hoa Huynh of Rockford. Rockford Police Department officers responded about 1:30 a.m. to the 4900 block of East State Street. Officers found Huynh lying in the street. Coroner’s staff pronounced her dead at the scene. An autopsy concluded she died due to blunt trauma of the head and chest from being struck by a motor vehicle. The Rockford Police Department and the coroner’s office are still investigating the collision. This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Coroner identifies woman killed in Rockford hit-and-run collision
What To Expect At The Winnebago County Fair In Pecatonica, Illinois
The Winnebago County Fair returns this month for five full days packed with tons of entertainment, food, rides, and live music. Here's everything you need to know!. I'm a sucker for a local fair. There's nothing like walking past funnel cakes and giant corn dogs and being tempted to spend all my money. This is the only time of year I justify spending an ungodly amount of money on fried foods haha.
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