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Youth organization announces winners of COVID-19 grocery giveaway
By Jim Hagerty
Reporter
ROCKFORD - A local nonprofit that helps at-risk youth announced the winners of its grocery giveaway.
I Am Kid Culture called on area youth to submit short videos about how to stay safe during the COVID-19…
Police disciplinary records are largely sealed
By Claudia Later and Colleen Long
Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Officer Derek Chauvin had more than a dozen misconduct complaints against him before he put his knee on George Floyd's neck. Daniel Pantaleo, the New York City…
Downtown streets to close for more outdoor restaurant seating
Staff Report
ROCKFORD - The City of Rockford, in collaboration with the River District Association, will be closing sections of downtown streets this weekend to allow for more outdoor restaurant seating.
Starting at 3 p.m., Friday,…
Officer charged in death of George Floyd released on bond
By Jim Hagerty
Reporter
MINNEAPOLIS - One of four ex-officers charged in the death of George Floyd has been released on bond.
Thomas Lane, 37, was released from Hennepin County Jail Wednesday afternoon after posting bail, according…
Illinois’ coronavirus infection rate continues to drop
Staff Report
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health on Wednesday announced 625 new cases of COVID-19 and 78 additional deaths.
There have now been 129,837 cases of coronavirus infection and 6,095 deaths in 101 Illinois…
Rockford included in $270M child care grant
Staff Report
ROCKFORD - Joined by child care providers and local officials at the Rock River Valley YMCA Children's Learning Center Wednesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that Rockford will be included in the $270 million Child Care…
Pritzker signs $43B budget; plan relies on federal assistance
By John O'Connor
AP Political Writer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Wednesday an Illinois budget heavily reliant on borrowing because of revenue lost to COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and social…
Rockford Park District summer camps open June 22
Staff Report
ROCKFORD - The Rockford Park District's summer cay camps will open this month.
Beginning June 22, Nature Quest summer camp will be open for youth ages 5-12. Based at Alpine Hills Adventure Park, the camp provides an…
Man arrested in Rockford looting incident
Staff Report
ROCKFORD - A Rockford man has been jailed after police say he broke into a east-side department store and started a fire last month.
Sean Cardenas, 20, is charged with burglar, arson and felony criminal damage to…
Rockford shooting victim dies
Staff Report
ROCKFORD - A 29-year-old man who was shot over the weekend at a northwest barbershop has died.
The victim, who has not been identified, was shot Saturday at Top Notch Cutz, 3424 N. Main St., near North Main Street and…
Pritzker pushes for expedited insurance claims for businesses damaged by rioters
By Jerry Nowicki
Capitol News Illinois
SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Insurance are calling on insurers to expedite claims and payments to businesses hit by looters in recent days.
“It is my…
Police: Rockford man shoots self during struggle with officers
Staff Report
ROCKFORD - Rockford man was wounded Monday after accidentally shooting himself in the leg during a struggle with officers.
Police say the incident unfolded at around 8:55 p.m., when officers responded to a report of a…