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Family claims teen was beaten by Rockford police, plans to file lawsuit
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (260+ words) Family claims teen was beaten by Rockford police, plans to file lawsuit'WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The family of a Rockford teen they say was beaten at the hands of two city police officers plans to file a lawsuit in federal court....
U.S. Customs and Border Protection to recruit during event in Rockford
5+ mon, 4+ hour ago (167+ words) (WIFR) - Recruiters from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will be at Rockford's Tough Mudder event later this month, according to a schedule shared by the CBP. Rockford's Tough Mudder event is scheduled for Aug. 23 and 24 at the Rockford International Airport,…...
‘It rattles your heart and your brains’: TikTok challenge damages Rockford home twice
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (512+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - When the Whitmires arrive home, metal dents and a broken window greet them. Curtis and Sandra Whitmire tape cardboard over broken plexiglass; a piece of wood is deployed to bend the dents back. "It was pushed so far…...
Rockford activists prepare for day of national ‘economic blackout’
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (538+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A chalkboard on the windowsill of Maze Books declares a change in schedule for Friday, Feb. 28. "Closed for boycott," the board states. Inside the bookstore, Dave Pedersen (Maze's owner and operator) prepares for the one-day "economic blackout," also…...
Boone County sheriffs: Capron man faces kidnapping, stalking charges
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (113+ words) A 29-year-old man is in custody after investigators say he was involved in a domestic incident that sent a victim to the hospital. BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A 29-year-old man is in custody after investigators say he was involved in a…...
3 Guilford girls to play in flag football showcase at NFL Pro Bowl
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (122+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Three Guilford Vikings athletes have been picked for the NFL Flag College Showcase. 3 Guilford girls to play in flag football showcase at NFL Pro Bowl ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Three Guilford Vikings athletes have been picked for the NFL Flag…...