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Rockford man sentenced for distributing meth
Rockford man sentenced for distributing meth
A Rockford man is sentenced for his role in a meth operation.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Rockford man sentenced for distributing meth
Several new public safety laws will take effect Jan. 1. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/new-laws-gun-storage-police-background-check-changes-take-effect-2026/
December 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Several new public safety laws will take effect Jan. 1. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/new-laws-gun-storage-police-background-check-changes-take-effect-2026/
Skydiver dangles at 15,000 feet after parachute catches on plane’s tail https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/skydiver-dangles-15000-feet-after-parachute-catches-planes-tail/
December 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Skydiver dangles at 15,000 feet after parachute catches on plane’s tail https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/skydiver-dangles-15000-feet-after-parachute-catches-planes-tail/
Experts share the do's and don'ts if you come across an animal that's struggling in bitter cold conditions. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/get-them-warm-how-best-help-animals-frigid-temperatures/
December 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Experts share the do's and don'ts if you come across an animal that's struggling in bitter cold conditions. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/get-them-warm-how-best-help-animals-frigid-temperatures/
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/amazon-expands-same-day-grocery-delivery/
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery
Amazon has announced an expansion of its same-day grocery delivery service.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/amazon-expands-same-day-grocery-delivery/
New photos released from Epstein’s estate show high-profile people including Trump, Clinton https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/new-photos-released-epsteins-estate-show-high-profile-people-including-trump-clinton/
December 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
New photos released from Epstein’s estate show high-profile people including Trump, Clinton https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/new-photos-released-epsteins-estate-show-high-profile-people-including-trump-clinton/
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Carpenter’s Place in Rockford to match donations in December https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/carpenters-place-rockford-match-donations-december/
Carpenter’s Place in Rockford to match donations in December
A community nonprofit will match every dollar it receives through December, up to $50,000.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Carpenter’s Place in Rockford to match donations in December https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/carpenters-place-rockford-match-donations-december/
Reminders to protect pipes from freezes and bursts in the cold 👇 https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/reminders-protect-pipes-freezes-bursts-cold/
Reminders to protect pipes from freezes and bursts in the cold
With extreme cold temperatures expected over this weekend, North Park Water advises residents of simple steps to help protect their homes and avoid frozen pipes.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Reminders to protect pipes from freezes and bursts in the cold 👇 https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/reminders-protect-pipes-freezes-bursts-cold/
FDA to put black box warning to COVID-19 vaccines
FDA to add most serious warning to COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it intends to put a “black box” warning on Covid-19 vaccines.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
FDA to put black box warning to COVID-19 vaccines
Trump sued by preservationists over White House ballroom project https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/trump-sued-by-preservationists-seeking-architecture-review-over-white-house-ballroom-project/
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump sued by preservationists over White House ballroom project https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/trump-sued-by-preservationists-seeking-architecture-review-over-white-house-ballroom-project/
Sherrone Moore was charged with three crimes including home invasion and stalking a person he had dated, prosecutors said https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/fired-michigan-coach-sherrone-moore-faces-arraignment-amid-assault-investigation/
December 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Sherrone Moore was charged with three crimes including home invasion and stalking a person he had dated, prosecutors said https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/fired-michigan-coach-sherrone-moore-faces-arraignment-amid-assault-investigation/
The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department releases the name of a Beloit homicide victim. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/woman-killed-beloit-identified/
December 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department releases the name of a Beloit homicide victim. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/woman-killed-beloit-identified/
A Michigan man dies of rabies after kidney transplant from donor who unknowingly had disease, CDC says https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/man-dies-rabies-after-kidney-transplant-donor-who-unknowingly-had-disease-cdc-says/
Man dies of rabies after kidney transplant from donor who unknowingly had disease, CDC says
A Michigan man died of rabies months after receiving a transplanted kidney from someone who unknowingly had contracted the disease from a skunk, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A Michigan man dies of rabies after kidney transplant from donor who unknowingly had disease, CDC says https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/11/man-dies-rabies-after-kidney-transplant-donor-who-unknowingly-had-disease-cdc-says/
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/trump-signs-executive-order-block-state-ai-regulations/
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/trump-signs-executive-order-block-state-ai-regulations/
With less than two weeks left to meet its goal, The Salvation Army reminds the community there is still time to Give with Joy this holiday season https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/bells-will-ring-salvation-armys-red-kettles-until-dec-24/
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
With less than two weeks left to meet its goal, The Salvation Army reminds the community there is still time to Give with Joy this holiday season https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/bells-will-ring-salvation-armys-red-kettles-until-dec-24/
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Medical Aid in Dying bill Friday, which allows certain terminally ill people to seek medication and end their own lives. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/pritzker-signs-controversial-medical-aid-dying-law-allowing-physician-assisted-suicide/
December 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Medical Aid in Dying bill Friday, which allows certain terminally ill people to seek medication and end their own lives. https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/pritzker-signs-controversial-medical-aid-dying-law-allowing-physician-assisted-suicide/
Federal judge issues order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/federal-judge-issues-order-prohibit-immigration-officials-detaining-kilmar-abrego-garcia/
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Federal judge issues order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/federal-judge-issues-order-prohibit-immigration-officials-detaining-kilmar-abrego-garcia/
Join Roscoe in a day of holiday fun with the Mistletoe Market and 2025 Hometown Holiday on Saturday, Dec. 13 https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/roscoe-kicks-off-holiday-season-with-hometown-holiday-mistletoe-market/
Roscoe kicks off holiday season with Hometown Holiday and Mistletoe Market
Join Roscoe in a day of holiday fun with the Mistletoe Market and 2025 Hometown Holiday.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Join Roscoe in a day of holiday fun with the Mistletoe Market and 2025 Hometown Holiday on Saturday, Dec. 13 https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/roscoe-kicks-off-holiday-season-with-hometown-holiday-mistletoe-market/
US government says airlines don’t have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/us-government-says-airlines-dont-have-cover-passenger-expenses-amid-aircraft-recalls/
US government says airlines don’t have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls
New guidance states airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed by an aircraft recall.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
US government says airlines don’t have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/us-government-says-airlines-dont-have-cover-passenger-expenses-amid-aircraft-recalls/
Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in murder-suicide https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/open-ai-microsoft-face-lawsuit-over-chatgpts-alleged-role-murder-suicide/
Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in murder-suicide
The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for wrongful death.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in murder-suicide https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/open-ai-microsoft-face-lawsuit-over-chatgpts-alleged-role-murder-suicide/
Former NBA player Jason Collins reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/former-nba-player-jason-collins-reveals-stage-4-cancer-diagnosis/
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Former NBA player Jason Collins reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/former-nba-player-jason-collins-reveals-stage-4-cancer-diagnosis/
A day care worker at a Wisconsin YMCA facility is criminally charged after authorities said she was secretly giving melatonin to children https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/day-care-worker-allegedly-gave-young-children-melatonin-without-permission-parents/
Day care worker allegedly gave young children melatonin without permission from parents
A Wisconsin day care worker is facing charges for allegedly giving a child melatonin.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A day care worker at a Wisconsin YMCA facility is criminally charged after authorities said she was secretly giving melatonin to children https://www.wifr.com/2025/12/12/day-care-worker-allegedly-gave-young-children-melatonin-without-permission-parents/