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ISP arrests suspect on numerous warrants at Blackhawk Courts

Illinois State Police say they have arrested a man on numerous charges after a vehicle stop Monday morning.

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Illinois sheriff’s office liquidates skull logo amid complaints

Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has heeded complaints from some that a skull logo was inappropriate and determined to discontinue its use.

Munro Light Display gets national attention

Munro Light Showcase gets national attention

When it comes to witnessing world-class art, you don’t have to look very far. In fact, according to USA Today, all you have to do is zip down to the Nicholas Conservatory along the Rock Sea.

When it comes to observing world-class art, you don’t have to look very far. In fact, according to USA Today, all you have to do is zip down to the Nicholas Conservatory along the Rock Sea.

Rockford Fire rescues three people from kitchen fire

Firefighters save three people trapped by smoke during an accidental kitchen fire in Rockford Saturday night.

Rockford woman’s FedEx package arrives to Texas sister’s family with special note on it

“I asked her what she dreamed and she said underwear and a lunchbox. Pretty humbling to have to ask for underwear,” said Waelti.

“I asked her what she desired and she said underwear and a lunchbox. Pretty humbling to have to ask for underwear,” said Waelti.

Palace announces Prince William, Kate expecting third child

Mobile home in Belvidere catches fire

A family’s dog trapped inwards a searing mobile home in Belvidere is still alive thanks to the quick thinking of a neighbor.

JB Pritzker marches in Rockford Labor Day Parade

Illinois gubernatorial candidate JB Pritzker marched in Rockford’s labor day parade today.

Bicyclist earnestly injured in wreck

Bicyclist gravely injured in wreck

A bicyclist is found lounging in the road on S. Alpine and is rushed to the hospital.

Truck crashes onto Rockford lawn, driver runs away

How a truck crashed onto a Rockford lawn and why the driver ran away are two big questions Rockford Police are attempting to response.

How a truck crashed onto a Rockford lawn and why the driver ran away are two big questions Rockford Police are attempting to reaction.

Winnebago County Sheriff Department says Trust Act won’t switch the way it polices

Winnebago County Sheriff Departments says Trust Act won’t switch the way it polices

Last Monday Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed the Trust Act into law. It prohibits police from stopping, searching, or arresting anyone solely on their immigration status. Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana says this means business as usual for his deputies.

A Labor of Love

Today we pay tribute to hard working studs and women across the nation and here in Rockford, people also take time to recognize union workers.

Today we pay tribute to hard working guys and women across the nation and here in Rockford, people also take time to recognize union workers.

Rockford Fire Department responds to vacant home fire

Rockford Fire Department estimate a $Five,000 loss as a result of the fire.

Labor Day in the Stateline forecast compared to past century

There is no normal high or low temperature since Labor Day does not fall on the same day every year, but compared to the past century, our Labor Day this year is fairly typical.

Numerous late night robberies hit Rockford

Rockford police have numerous investigations going after two armed robberies late Sunday night and an attempted robbery Monday morning.

Pizza delivery driver robbed at gunpoint

ROCKFORD (WREX) — Another pizza delivery driver is robbed in Rockford.

Rockford cycling group feast rusty, old bikes with joy fresh event

When life give you lemons. you make the most out of an old rusty bike, or at least that’s how one organization in Rockford sees it.

The creative juices are flowing in Freeport

The creative juices are flowing this holiday weekend, especially in Freeport.

Labor Day Celebrations

This weekend signifying the end of summer and one of the last times to get out and love the sun.

Local lawmaker wants to make it illegal to cover face in front of police

In the wake of violent protests we’ve seen across the country, Illinois State Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, says something needs to switch.

Off The Waterfront kicks off in Rockford for Labor Day Weekend

A fresh event in Rockford expands on an old Labor Day tradition.

Warmer 2nd half to the holiday weekend in the Stateline

We are going to practice two seasons in just one weekend in the Stateline. Highs on Friday and Saturday slightly crossed the seventy degree mark, but that will switch come tomorrow.

We are going to practice two seasons in just one weekend in the Stateline. Highs on Friday and Saturday hardly crossed the seventy degree mark, but that will switch come tomorrow.

Play Ball: Rockford Starfires hit the diamond

Rockford Starfire’s inspire the junior generation in their Peach Orchard Classic tournament.

RAMP holds its 29th annual Sea Run

The crisp fall temperatures on Saturday morning means it’s the flawless conditions for a run along the rock sea at the RAMP Sea Run. .

The crisp fall temperatures on Saturday morning means it’s the ideal conditions for a run along the rock sea at the RAMP Sea Run. .

One dead in rollover accident

One person is dead and another injured after a rollover crash along Route seventy two in DeKalb County Friday night.

Cherry Valley BB gun Shooting

Cherry Valley police are asking for your help identifying a pair of suspects in a BB gun shooting.

Holiday weekend travelers not phased by higher gas prices

Topping off the gas tank — that’s what millions of people across the country might do before heading out of town for Labor Day weekend.

Fall is here, along with allergy season

The fall allergy season has began and the source might be in your own home.

The fall allergy season has commenced and the source might be in your own home.

Local High School aids Harvey victims

Hurricane Harvey has taken a toll on a uncountable people in Houston, and surrounding areas. One local high school felt compelled to join in the efforts by donating what they could.

Third suspect arrested in May home invasion; 4th Rockford man still desired

Third suspect arrested in May home invasion; 4th Rockford man still dreamed

Rockford Police have made a third arrest in connection with a home invasion in May where the suspects were dressed as utility workers.

Airbnb creates tax agreement with Rockford

Airbnb is making it a little lighter for the City of Rockford to collect a tourism tax when guests stay at a house in the Forest City.

Water main break causes early dismissal for Lena-Winslow schools

Lena-Winslow School District two hundred two will dismiss at 11:30 Friday.

One person dead in early morning Freeport fire

One person has died after an early morning apartment fire in downtown Freeport Friday.

Residents reporting coyotes with mange as sickly stray dogs

People have been contacting authorities after spotting the animals which show up to be malnourished or neglected pets.

People have been contacting authorities after spotting the animals which emerge to be malnourished or neglected pets.

Freeport Police looking for reaction to hybrid gang issue

Freeport Police have responded to two shootings so far in August.

Local doctors weigh in on Opioid manhandle

Drug relates overdoses are on the rise. These addictions are beginning with prescription Opioids.

Four arrested, including three teenagers, after armed robbery in Rockford

A Rockford man and three teenagers have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Thursday night.

Chicago suburb suggesting ten free homes to victims of Harvey

A Chicago suburb is suggesting ten free houses to people in Texas who have lost their homes to Harvey.

Loves Park Police visit preschool

A Loves Park Police officer showcased youthfull kids the other side behind the badge.

A Loves Park Police officer demonstrated youthfull kids the other side behind the badge.

Quiet weather for holiday travel for much of the Midwest

Weather conditions will cooperate for slick travels around the Stateline, but longer trips may encounter rain depending where you are headed.

Weather conditions will cooperate for sleek travels around the Stateline, but longer trips may encounter rain depending where you are headed.

thirteen WREX to hold Hurricane Harvey ease fundraiser

We here at thirteen WREX want to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, and we want you to be a part of that effort.

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Illinois sees fewer West Nile cases, still advises caution

Illinois public health experts say they’re observing fewer human cases of the West Nile virus this summer but still ask residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites, which cause the infection.

Illinois public health experts say they’re eyeing fewer human cases of the West Nile virus this summer but still ask residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites, which cause the infection.

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Freeport band’s song to be featured on season premiere of American Horror Story

A Freeport band’s song will be on televisions across America Tuesday night for the premiere of American Horror Story: Cult on FX.

Trump rescinding DACA program protecting youthful immigrants

Trump rescinding DACA program protecting youthfull immigrants

Record-breaking Hurricane Irma bears down on Caribbean

Pumpkin Spice Latte comes back to Starbucks

Fall is just around the corner, which means Starbucks’ popular fall beverage, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, has officially returned to stores nationwide.

Joliet community activist announces run for 16th Congressional District Rep.

Amy “Murri” Briel, an Ottawa native, is an activist who spent park of her career working with victims of domestic violence and sexual manhandle to rebuild their lives. She said she hopes to switch policies that current 16th District Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R) voted for.

Driver falls asleep at wheel and crashes into semi

A pickup truck driver falls asleep at the wheel and crashes into a semi in Byron.

Name of woman killed in Freeport fire released

Authorities in Stephenson County have released the name of a person killed in a fire last week.

Dogs and cats, displaced by Harvey, arrive in Waukegan

Dozens of dogs and cats left homeless by Hurricane Harvey arrived in Waukegan Monday to receive medical care and await adoption.

Wind-whipped wildfires bear down on Glacier, Yosemite parks

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, but not the end of the devastating wildfires searing from the West

Dick Durbin talks DACA in Belleville

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is a big supporter of DACA and is certain it isn’t going anywhere.

ISP arrests suspect on numerous warrants at Blackhawk Courts

Illinois State Police say they have arrested a man on numerous charges after a vehicle stop Monday morning.

JB Pritzker marches in Rockford Labor Day Parade

Illinois gubernatorial candidate JB Pritzker marched in Rockford’s labor day parade today.

Truck crashes onto Rockford lawn, driver runs away

How a truck crashed onto a Rockford lawn and why the driver ran away are two big questions Rockford Police are attempting to response.

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Illinois sees fewer West Nile cases, still advises caution

Illinois public health experts say they’re watching fewer human cases of the West Nile virus this summer but still ask residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites, which cause the infection.

Your News Leader HOME More>>

Freeport band’s song to be featured on season premiere of American Horror Story

A Freeport band’s song will be on televisions across America Tuesday night for the premiere of American Horror Story: Cult on FX.

Trump orders end to program protecting immigrant ‘dreamers’

Record-breaking Hurricane Irma bears down on Caribbean

thirteen News takes an inwards look at the Barber Colman site before it becomes an RVC location

Take a look inwards the Barber Colman site before it becomes an RVC location

Rockford Catholic Diocese calls DACA decision “reprehensible”

Lawmakers and dreamers aren’t the only ones responding to President Trump’s decision to rescind the Deferred Activity for Childhood Arrivals–so is the Catholic Church.

Pumpkin Spice Latte comebacks to Starbucks

Fall is just around the corner, which means Starbucks’ popular fall beverage, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, has officially returned to stores nationwide.

Joliet community activist announces run for 16th Congressional District Rep.

Driver falls asleep at wheel and crashes into semi

A pickup truck driver falls asleep at the wheel and crashes into a semi in Byron.

Name of woman killed in Freeport fire released

Authorities in Stephenson County have released the name of a person killed in a fire last week.

Dogs and cats, displaced by Harvey, arrive in Waukegan

Dozens of dogs and cats left homeless by Hurricane Harvey arrived in Waukegan Monday to receive medical care and await adoption.

Wind-whipped wildfires bear down on Glacier, Yosemite parks

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, but not the end of the devastating wildfires searing from the West

Dick Durbin talks DACA in Belleville

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is a big supporter of DACA and is certain it isn’t going anywhere.

ISP arrests suspect on numerous warrants at Blackhawk Courts

Illinois State Police say they have arrested a man on numerous charges after a vehicle stop Monday morning.

JB Pritzker marches in Rockford Labor Day Parade

Illinois gubernatorial candidate JB Pritzker marched in Rockford’s labor day parade today.

Truck crashes onto Rockford lawn, driver runs away

How a truck crashed onto a Rockford lawn and why the driver ran away are two big questions Rockford Police are attempting to response.

How a truck crashed onto a Rockford lawn and why the driver ran away are two big questions Rockford Police are attempting to reaction.

Home – – Rockford’s News Leader

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Illinois sees fewer West Nile cases, still advises caution

Your News Leader HOME More>>

Freeport band’s song to be featured on season premiere of American Horror Story

A Freeport band’s song will be on televisions across America Tuesday night for the premiere of American Horror Story: Cult on FX.

Trump orders end to program protecting immigrant ‘dreamers’

Record-breaking Hurricane Irma bears down on Caribbean

Rockford leaders react to DACA decision

Out of the almost 800,000 dreamers who could be impacted by the latest DACA decision, immigration lawyers say thousands live right here in the Stateline.

thirteen News takes an inwards look at the Barber Colman site before it becomes an RVC location

Take a look inwards the Barber Colman site before it becomes an RVC location

Rockford Catholic Diocese calls DACA decision “reprehensible”

Lawmakers and dreamers aren’t the only ones responding to President Trump’s decision to rescind the Deferred Act for Childhood Arrivals–so is the Catholic Church.

Pumpkin Spice Latte comebacks to Starbucks

Fall is just around the corner, which means Starbucks’ popular fall beverage, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, has officially returned to stores nationwide.

Joliet community activist announces run for 16th Congressional District Rep.

Driver falls asleep at wheel and crashes into semi

A pickup truck driver falls asleep at the wheel and crashes into a semi in Byron.

Name of woman killed in Freeport fire released

Authorities in Stephenson County have released the name of a person killed in a fire last week.

Dogs and cats, displaced by Harvey, arrive in Waukegan

Dozens of dogs and cats left homeless by Hurricane Harvey arrived in Waukegan Monday to receive medical care and await adoption.

Wind-whipped wildfires bear down on Glacier, Yosemite parks

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, but not the end of the devastating wildfires searing from the West

Dick Durbin talks DACA in Belleville

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is a big supporter of DACA and is certain it isn’t going anywhere.

ISP arrests suspect on numerous warrants at Blackhawk Courts

Illinois State Police say they have arrested a man on numerous charges after a vehicle stop Monday morning.

JB Pritzker marches in Rockford Labor Day Parade

Illinois gubernatorial candidate JB Pritzker marched in Rockford’s labor day parade today.

Truck crashes onto Rockford lawn, driver runs away

How a truck crashed onto a Rockford lawn and why the driver ran away are two big questions Rockford Police are attempting to response.