Man sentenced to death in 1970 has upcoming chance at release (Rockford Register Star)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:46:15 GMT
ROCKFORD Calvin L. Madison was sentenced to die in the electric chair Dec. 21, 1970. He robbed 19-year-old gas station attendant John Hogan of about $100, ordered him into a restroom and onto his knees, and shot him four times in the back of the head.
S.A.N.E Training Helping Victims of Sexual Assault (WIFR Rockford)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:28:47 GMT
As many as 130 adults and children were sexually assaulted in the City of Rockford last year. Now a new program is improving the way nurses help victims of sexual assault.
Notebook: Barbs stick to strategy in regional win (The MidWeek)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:23:57 GMT
DeKalb boys basketball coach Dave Rohlman has a strategy: stay focused, relax when you shoot and play tough defense. The Barbs needed all three factors in their 50-47 win over Kaneland to capture the IHSA Maple Park Regional last Friday night.
Identity Protection Agency Pays $12 million (WIFR Rockford)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:58:57 GMT
An identity theft protection agency that made a stop in Rockford last summer, is ordered to pay a $12 million settlement after being accused of false advertising.
United Way's tough 2009 giving campaign ends on high note (Rockford Register Star)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:01:19 GMT
The United Way of Rock River Valley is preparing to celebrate what will probably go down as the fundraising success story of 2009.
Chicago Mission defends its turf (The Naperville Sun)
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:18:19 GMT
The AAA Chicago Mission 96 youth hockey team won its third straight state title recently, beating Team Illinois 4-2.The previous weekend, the team had to play a round-robin competition to get to the finals.There are two other AAA teams in the state of Illinois -- Chicago Fury and the Chicago Young Americans.The number 96 listed above at the end of the words Chicago Mission is the year players ...
Plea bargain caps bi-state robber's prison sentence (Post-Tribune)
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:02:07 GMT
VALPARAISO -- What was one stop on an alleged armed robbery spree across Northwest Indiana and northeast Illinois will cost a Schererville man up to eight years in prison. Lewis Gibert III, 46, pleaded guilty Friday to the May 2009 holdup of Payday America at 2180 U.S. 30 in Valparaiso. As part of his plea bargain, Gibert's sentence will be capped at eight years when it's argued May 14, although ...
Appeals court grants new battery trial for man (Rockford Register Star)
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:01:35 GMT
ROCKFORD A 22-year-old former Rockford man who was acquitted of criminal sexual assault and abuse charges in 2007 but was found guilty of two counts of battery has been granted a new trial.
More Crime Pages (Heritage Foundation)
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:23:41 GMT
My name is David Muhlhausen. I am Senior Policy Analyst in the Center for Data Analysis at The Heritage Foundation. I thank Chairman Patrick J. Leahy, Ranking Member Jeff Sessions, and the rest of the committee for the opportunity to testify today.
Man found not guilty in connection with 2006 death (Rockford Register Star)
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:01:15 GMT
ROCKFORD A jury deliberated for nearly five hours before finding LeRoy D. McFadden, 32, not guilty today in connection with the 2006 death of Corey J. Brown.