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Sterling man suspected of arson after police respond to domestic battery call
STERLING, Ill. — A man is suspected of committing arson after Sterling police said they responded to a domestic battery call on Wednesday night. According to police, officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of West Fifth Street around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Officers identified 48-year-old Alan Marshall as the suspect and claimed he fled when they arrived before barricading himself inside his residence.
Man Arrested Twice in One Day in Oregon, Illinois After Back-to-Back Thefts
Talk about your tough luck; a man was arrested twice in one day. The man is Mark Everett, 39, from Kenosha, Wisconsin. Police say he was picked up after stealing from a Shell gas station at 201 South 4th Street in Oregon. He wasn't exactly at the Shell when he...
‘Highly Recommended’ Illinois Pizza Joint to Close At the End of the Month
A longtime and seemingly popular pizza joint in Dixon, Illinois, suddenly announced it would close at the end of the month. While it would be hard to tell if pizza place fans are upset, there has been little to no mention of Mama Cimino's impending closure. Shaw Local News Network...
Freeport’s community responds to shooting that injured 3
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Community members said it was another sad day in Freeport after gun violence sent three victims to area hospitals on Wednesday. Freeport police arrived at the scene to investigate a shots fired incident on Caroll Avenue. Those who live nearby said this type of gun violence is worrisome for families. “It’s […]
Rockford Lutheran to challenge undefeated Dixon in our “Overtime” game of the we
DIXON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Dixon Dukes are one of the few remaining undefeated football teams in our area. They’ll likely face their biggest test of the season so far Friday night when the Lutheran Crusaders visit Dixon for a Big Northern battle in our “Overtime” game of the week. The Dukes have been very […]
Illinois Halloween Festival Features Pumpkin Derby Race Cars
If you're looking for a truly unique Halloween experience, I've got the perfect event for you in Illinois. This sounds like a great way to celebrate Halloween. It's the annual Pumpkin Derby held at the Scarecrow Festival in Dixon. The event is October 19th from 10 am to 2 pm. Check-in is at noon with the race at 1 pm. The track is located at Hennepin Avenue between First and Second Street.
Oregon School District receives $500K grant for safety improvements after threats
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — A $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s School Violence Prevention Program was awarded to Oregon’s school district in reaction to recent safety threats on Thursday. “Having software such as this in place could realistically save lives,” said Oregon Elementary School principal Ryan Huels. Huels said safety for the students […]
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