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A man has died after he was thrown from his car in a rollover crash in rural Stephenson County early this morning. wrex.com/news/driver-di…

County officials have approved funding for an extension of the Perryville Bike Path north into Roscoe with construction slated to begin next year. wrex.com/news/winnebago…

Four people are facing several arson charges, accused of intentionally starting the house fire on Andrews St. on May 20 that killed a family's dog and left a firefighter with significant burn injuries. wrex.com/news/crime/fou…

A federal judge has put the brakes on the $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" meant to compensate people who say they were wrongly targeted by past administrations. wrex.com/news/politics/…

A DeKalb man faces attempted murder and hate crime charges after allegedly attacking his roommate with a machete and using racial slurs during the attack, police say. wrex.com/news/crime/dek…

NEW DETAILS: A Rockford apartment building is a total loss after a massive fire early this morning that sent two residents and a firefighter to the hospital. wrex.com/news/two-resid…

Illinois lawmakers are advancing a bill that would set new rules for electric bikes, scooters, and other small electric vehicles, including limits on where they can be driven and age requirements for some higher speed devices. wrex.com/news/illinois-…

FEATURE: After 125 years, students, staff and families said goodbye to Perry Elementary on Thursday. For PTO President Lori Walton and her daughters, the school's final day was filled with memories, emotions and goodbyes. wrex.com/news/feature-l…

The Rock River Valley Blood Center faces a summer blood shortage, urges donors with incentive program. wrex.com/news/rock-rive…

NIU football legend George Bork, the first Huskie inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, has died at 84. wrex.com/sports/george-…

Illinois is moving to regulate homeowners and auto insurance rates, with new bills requiring state review of what companies charge and banning "excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory" rates. wrex.com/news/illinois-…

A Rockford man has been sent to federal prison after being caught trafficking fentanyl, meth, and cocaine while already on supervised release for a previous prison term. wrex.com/news/crime/roc…

The "Freedom Trucks," six interactive mobile history exhibits celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, will be rolling into downtown Rockford early next week. wrex.com/news/freedom-t…

A Janesville man is facing child exploitation and drug charges after allegedly sending a sexually explicit video to someone posing as a 13-year-old girl. wrex.com/news/crime/jan…

A Parmesan Ranch seasoning sold at Walmart stores nationwide is under recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported so far. wrex.com/news/national/…

A Dixon man has been charged with intimidation and stalking after allegedly threatening former State Rep. Tom Demmer through email and social media. wrex.com/news/crime/dix…

Job scams are on the rise, doubling in the last year according to the BBB, and they're getting harder to spot. Here's what you can do to keep your wallet safe. wrex.com/news/business/…

DEVELOPING: A U.S. official says American and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start talks on Iran’s nuclear program, but Pres. Trump still needs to sign off on it. wrex.com/news/national/…

Rockford's own FLYT 2290 is heading to the Illinois State Championship! You can meet the high school team and learn more about robotics at Rockford City Market this Friday ahead of their big competition in June. wrex.com/news/positive-…

Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill aimed at making the most powerful AI companies more transparent about how their technology works and the risks it poses. Gov. JB Pritzker says he plans to sign it. wrex.com/news/illinois-…