Death penalty sought for killer of Fil-Am couple
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:53:25 -0700
CHICAGO - Illinois state prosecutors have served "notice of intent to seek death penalty" against the suspected killer of a Filipino-American couple in Rockford, Illinois last year.
Thomson Ambulance Association
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:18:01 -0700
Your Thomson Fire Protection District is made up of an EMS Association and a Fire Association and is funded by your tax dollars, insurance billing, donations, fundraisers and grants.
Open carry advocates gather in Delavan
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:23:46 -0700
Several dozen open-carry advocates from throughout Wisconsin and Illinois gathered at the Starbucks here Sunday to socialize while openly carrying holstered handguns.
Trempealeau County Court actions
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:59:46 -0700
Sentenced
Hundreds Show Up To March In Memory Of Mark Barmore
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:06:08 -0700
The march through downtown Rockford was a peaceful one.
Winnebago County Sheriff's Office Receives Grant for Radios
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:51:48 -0700
The grant is valued at nearly $300 thousand and will be used to buy over 60 radios.
AP: Lawsuit says SeaWorld trainer's death traumatized NH boy, 10
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:30:07 -0700
A New Hampshire couple who witnessed a whale kill a trainer at SeaWorld is suing the Orlando theme park, saying their 10-year-old son suffered emotional distress from what he saw.
Stage three: A trio of new theater companies take root in St. Pete
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:18:45 -0700
A trio of new theater companies takes root in St. Pete.... By Mark E. Leib It happened in the summer, of all times, and in St. Petersburg: Three new theater companies took root in a town whose theater life has been dominated for years by one, American Stage (with occasional competition from The Studio@620). freeFall Theatre Company. Two years ago, freeFall exploded onto the scene with its ...
Senior Citizen Scams
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:51:57 -0700
The five most common scams against the elderly are preventable. Especially if you take the advice of the Better Business Bureau of Rockford.
Barmore: One Year Later
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:36:47 -0700
It's been one year since the officer involved shooting death of Mark Anthony Barmore sent a wave of emotions through our community.
Barmore Shooting Timeline
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:21:48 -0700
It all started August 24, 2009, when police spotted a suspect near downtown Rockford, wanted for a domestic dispute case.
Rockford Golf Hall Of Fame
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:52:36 -0700
The late Mary Holton Reid is one of four individuals who have been selected for induction into the Rockford Area Golf Hall of Fame next month.
Mark Barmore Year Anniversary
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:21:08 -0700
It may be considered one of the most controversial cases the stateline has dealt with in recent year's. Tomorrow marks one year since Rockford police officers fatally shot Mark Barmore in a church daycare. Since then, the city and the community have pursued numerous measures to make sure a similar incident never happens again.
Report: Jail alternatives successful in shortening inmates' stays
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:57:31 -0700
ROCKFORD — The $2 million Winnebago County spends each year on programs that serve as alternatives to a jail sentence has saved millions of dollars more, in part by reducing recidivism.
Rockford Citizens Police Academy to Start in Oct.
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:36:47 -0700
The eight-week program helps citizens better understand of their role in partnering with police.
Police integrity unit created for Winnebago County
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:27:58 -0700
ROCKFORD — Officer-related shootings and any other in-custody deaths can now be reviewed by an integrity task force made up of all the police agencies within Winnebago County.
Beaman enjoying challenge of rebuilding his life
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:44:31 -0700
ROCKFORD — Alan Beaman looks at challenges differently than mostpeople.
State Investigates Alleged Tip-Off Of Nursing Home
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:44:09 -0700
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said Thursday she has taken steps to make sure nursing homes aren't tipped off to surprise raids aimed at increasing residents' safety.
Roundup
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:16:05 -0700
Indian Creek d. Plano 14-25, 25-22, 25-14 -- Cameron Wallace had 15 points, 10 digs and four kills to lead the Timberwolves. Emily Buss had 14 digs and 10 assists for the Reapers.
Nurturing hope in a youth garden
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:02:55 -0700
The sun finally shines on five garden plots in the front yard of the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Child + Family Center in Evanston. The Rice Center is a residential treatment center for children between the ages of 6 and 16 who have experienced physical and sexual abuse and neglect so severe that they cannot thrive in a traditional foster home.
