Members of the Canadian Air Traffic Control Association sent pizzas to their counterparts at the Chicago-Rockford International Airport on Monday, in an act of solidarity while Rockford's controllers work without pay during the federal government shutdown.
Rockford Police on Wednesday announced the arrest of George Bailey, 42, Leon White, 43, and Ronald Wright, 59, for allegedly dealing drugs in the 1700 block of 10th Street.
The Sears location at CherryVale Mall is still set to close for good, despite Wednesday's announcement that the company had been saved from bankruptcy, according to CBL Properties spokesperson Melissa Cavanagh.
Patrick Pursley, who was originally convicted of the 1993 murder of Andrew Ascher, was found Not Guilty by Winnebago County Judge Joseph McGraw on Wednesday after winning a retrial of the case.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Shopko has announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The announcement comes after days of speculation the company would do so.
Martin Luther King Jr. fought for racial justice in America during an era of segregation and inequality. The nation honors the man who once had a dream people will not be judged based on the color of their skin.
In November Winnebago County asked voters if they'd like to see Illinois restore Amtrak rail service to the Stateline. With an over 80% approval rating, voters overwhelmingly said yes. The last time Rockford had passenger rail service was 1981 and community members think it's about time the state re-opens the railway, letting people go to and from Chicago without stepping foot in a car.
The retrial of Patrick Pursley, who was originally convicted of the 1993 murder of Andrew Ascher, will finally come to an end Wednesday when a judge determines if he will remain a free man or head back to prison.
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