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Shots Reportedly Fired at CherryVale Mall
This would be the second shooting in a month at the mall.
Cherry Valley Murder-Suicide Identities Released
On March third, the Winnebago County Sheriff's office announced a murder-suicide in Winnebago County.
Murder Suspect Spotted In Winnebago County
UPDATE: Doddy Still At Large Following Massive Search
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On Thursday night, an off-duty Winnebago County Sheriff's Detective spotted wanted subject Terrance P. Doddy driving on North Main Street in the area of Roscoe Road...
Afternoon News Update: May 16
Carlson Elementary was under a lockdown earlier this afternoon. It has now been lifted. Officials say the lockdown wasn’t caused by anything inside the school and that students and staff remain safe. According to police, a man was walking near the area of Pepper and Alpine, armed with multiple handguns and body armor
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Afternoon News Update: May 15
New charges have been filed in a 2012 Machesney Park slaying. Todd Smith is now facing murder charges for the death of his wife, 30-year-old Katrina Smith. The new indictment replaces the initial one issued in 2012. As a result, Smith could now face up to life in prison if he’s convicted
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Afternoon News Update: May 14
A Janesville man is in custody after fleeing police and jumping into the Rock River. It happened Tuesday night near North Main Street and Centerway Drive. After officers tried pulling over 52-year-old Bradley Bobzien for an outstanding battery warrant, he fled the scene
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Afternoon News Update: May 13
Monday night’s severe weather has left hundreds of Stateliners without power. According to ComEd, the storm knocked out the power for almost 400 residents. Nearly 200 of them remain without power. A major chunk of the outages are in the Rockford area
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Afternoon News Update: May 9
The suspect who robbed a Rockford bank remains on the loose. It happened Thursday morning at the US Bank located in the 1000 block of East State Street. Nobody was injured in the incident. The suspect is described as a black male in his 50’s, approximately 5’10” tall, with a dark cap and a dark colored shirt
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Afternoon News Update: May 8
An east side Rockford bank has been robbed. It happened late this morning at the US Bank in the 1000 block of East State Street. The suspect was last seen headed down South 7th Street on foot. He is described as a black male, wearing a baseball cap and gray shoes
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