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K-9 Maui assists in child pornography arrests in Janesville

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K-9 Maui assists in child pornography arrests in Janesville

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JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — Two offenders were arrested in separate child pornography investigations in Janesville Tuesday, both with the assistance of a specially trained K9. K9 Maui is a dog trained in Electronic Storage Detection, and can locate concealed electronic devices such as USB drives, SD cards, cell phones, and other digital media. Around 9:45 a.m, Maui led investigators from the Janesville Police Department in the search of a home in …See the Story

Freeport, Machesney Park vote in favor of keeping 1% grocery tax

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Freeport, Machesney Park vote in favor of keeping 1% grocery tax

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(WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law eliminating the grocery tax in Illinois, leaving it up to local municipalities to choose to continue it after January 1st, 2026. On Monday, both the Freeport City Council and the Machesney Park Village Board voted in favor of keeping the tax in place. Freeport estimates it earns $800,000 a year from the tax. Earlier this month, the Belvidere City Council unanimously voted to drop the 1% grocery tax in 2026,…See the Story

Rockford's Fire Department Coffee partners with Walmart for nationwide ad

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Rockford's Fire Department Coffee partners with Walmart for nationwide ad

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford's Fire Department Coffee is the centerpiece of a new nationwide Walmart ad campaign. The "Who Knew?" campaign focuses on celebrating the growth of small, American-owned businesses. The retailer helped Fire Department Coffee springboard into the national spotlight in 2023. The following year, the company's coffee was rolled out to Walmart stores nationwide. "Walmart has really empowered Fire Department Coffee and …See the Story

Weight Restrictions in Place for Northbound I-39 Bridge in Dixon

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DIXON, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Department of Transportation has issued weight restrictions for vehicles traveling on the northbound I-39 Kishwaukee River bridge after "critical issues" were detected and needed repair. IDOT said vehicles must have a maximum weight of 20 tons. In addition, the right lane of the bridge has been closed to traffic. Loads over 20 tons must exit at the Illinois 72 interchange and detour using westbound Illinois 72, …Bulgaria · Bulgaria See the Story

Rockford Police use Starchase tech during fleeing arrest

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Richard Perez, 34, for allegedly fleeing officers on July 19th. Authorities found Perez driving the same Cadillac Deville that was reported for fleeing two days ago, later near Ridge and Custer Avenues. Richard Perez. Photo: Winnebago County Jail Officials used Starchase tracking systems before pulling the suspect's car over near Ridge and Lawndale Avenues. Perez is charged with aggravated fleeing…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Beloit shooting investigation underway after victim taken to hospital

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Rockford man accused of striking a woman with a belt in a hotel room

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Kyle Lang, 38, for allegedly attacking a woman and strangling her inside a hotel room. Officers were called to the 3900 block of 11th Street for reports of domestic violence in a hotel room on July 21. The victim told authorities she was strangled, punched and hit with a belt. She had visible injuries, officials reported. Kyle Lang. Photo: Winnebago County Jail The woman attempted to run out of th…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Construction worker injured in Rockford accident, emergency crews respond

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Emergency crews helped free a crane operator at Brynwood Square who was injured while lifting debris on Tuesday afternoon. First responders were called to the scene in the 2500 block of N. Mulford Road around 2:08 p.m. to free the worker. Authorities said the victim was using a crane to excavate a metal truss from the roof of the building when it fell, pierced the cabin, and trapped him inside. First responders said it to…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Rockford man charged in child porn, grooming investigation

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MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Machesney and Loves Park Police arrested Matthew Smith, 20, for meeting a 15-year-old to have sex at an elementary school, among other accusations. Loves Park officers responded to Maple Elementary School on Maple Avenue after receiving reports of sexual assault on May 27. The victim and Smith agreed to meet at this location through Snapchat, according to court records. Smith admitted to performing sexual acts on th…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

You can soon check bags, clear TSA at Rockford airport before flying American Airlines at O'Hare

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What Was Scattered Was Not Destroyed

Mega churches have replaced the Good News with a mission statement. Here in Rockford, Illinois, a Rust Belt city well-acquainted with extraction and abandonment, that line isn’t satire. It’s an observation. You can’t drive across the east side without passing half a dozen colossal church buildings, their parking lots repaved more often than their theology. Inside, you’ll find stage lighting, fog machines, and sermons that sound suspiciously like…Uplifting News · Rockford Read Article

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