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Indiana lawmakers say Chicago Bears have sights set on new stadium in Hammond
2+ hour ago (69+ words) Indiana lawmakers say Chicago Bears have sights set on new stadium in Hammond ... Indiana lawmakers say Chicago Bears have sights set on new stadium in Hammond Trial begins in Sycamore for teen accused of fatal 2023 stabbing DeKalb woman arrested after…...
DeKalb woman arrested after road-rage incidents and high-speed chase
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (67+ words) DeKalb woman arrested after road-rage incidents and high-speed chase ... DeKalb woman arrested after road-rage incidents and high-speed chase Trial begins in Sycamore for teen accused of fatal 2023 stabbing Indiana lawmakers say Chicago Bears have sights set on new stadium in…...
Trial begins in Sycamore for teen accused of fatal 2023 stabbing
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (157+ words) SYCAMORE, Ill. (WIFR) - The trial starts for a teen accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Kaleb McCall in 2023. Hamza Khatatbeh, 17, appeared in the courtroom on Feb. 18, being charged as an adult with first degree murder. According to the Daily Chronicle, 11 witnesses took…...
Traffic stop leads to weapon and drug charges for 20-year-old in Rockford
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (86+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford man was arrested on Monday after police say he was found with a loaded handgun and over two grams of cocaine. Joseph Holloway-Rockwell, 20, is charged with: Around 8:30 p.m., Feb. 16, police stopped a car near Skyline Dr. and…...
Woman accused of property damage and animal cruelty after home invasion in Huntley
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (261+ words) HUNTLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - A woman is accused of crashing into and burglarizing her ex's home on Sunday, as well as smashing an aquarium with live geckos in it. Diana A. Fridley, 41, of Pingree Grove was charged on Feb. 15 with: In the morning…...
Rock Valley College alum named on Forbes 30 Under 30 list
19+ hour ago (237+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rock Valley College (RVC) alum is recognized by the finance and business media outlet Forbes for his work as a young entrepreneur in the gaming industry. Keanu Concepcion, 29, is named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 - Games list alongside…...
Rockford-area lawmakers respond to Pritzker’s state budget proposal
20+ hour, 5+ min ago (886+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Following Gov. JB Pritzker's annual State of the State and Budget Address, "It wasn't much of a budget address, it was clearly more of a campaign-style, ambition-based speech," Arellano said. "Frankly, I did not get the impression he…...
Beloit caregiver accused of abusing disabled adult, deputies say
21+ hour, 37+ min ago (93+ words) Rockford City Council will not move forward with a proposed $200,000 incentive for a McDonald's planned on the city's west side after a narrow vote Tuesday night. Beloit caregiver accused of abusing disabled adult, deputies say How Rockford Muslims observe Ramadan…...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivers State of the State address
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (551+ words) SPRINGFIELD " As Illinois awaits federal court decisions about federal funding and braces for more federal cuts and rising costs, Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing limited new spending. The budget proposed by Pritzker on Wednesday largely maintains the status quo, and…...
Guilford beats East for share of NIC-10 title
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (94+ words) A lawsuit filed in 2025 alleges McClung used his position in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to "isolate and abuse" an 8-year-old girl. The event takes place at 6:30p.m., doors open at ... Guilford beats East for share of NIC…...