As Rockford mayor claims success, challenger attacks his record on crime, roads and taxes
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara claims city is making progress on all fronts. His challenger in the April 1 election said it's far from enough.
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Murder charges, hate crime still pending one year after teen is stabbed at Rockford Walmart
It’s been a year since Rockford experienced one of the most violent weeks in the city’s history. On March 27, 2024, four people were killed in a random ...
Nearly 300 Rockford families receive free smoke alarms through Red Cross event
The Sound the Alarm event took place March 22, helping hundreds of families in the area be more prepared and safer in the ...
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Winnebago County jury convicts sex offender of predatory assault of child under age 13
A Winnebago County Jury has found Charles Hancock, 51, of Rockford, guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child under the age of 13. Winnebago County ...
Rockford police: Man taken to hospital after being shot multiple times
Police say a 37-year-old man is injured after being shot multiple times. Just before 6 a.m. March 21, Rockford police shared that they are investigating a shooting in the 200 block of Sawyer Road. The ...
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Rockford Police investigate early morning shooting
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police are investigating a shooting early Friday morning that left a 37-year-old man injured ...