Rockford
Coverage of Rockford in the Nexus archive.
- Mother charged after unlicensed 15-year-old kills pedestrian, injures another in Rockford
Charlotte Free Breton is facing criminal charges for allowing her unlicensed 15-year-old daughter to drive in Rockford following a May 3 crash near Ash Street. The van struck two women walking on the sidewalk: Laura Leigh Bachinski, who died at the scene, and Renee Delong, who was seriously injured. Deputies found that the vehicle had no signs of braking or turning marks.
- 4 shot in Rockford, suspect in custody; police ask public to avoid area
Four people were shot in Rockford, with the suspect now in custody. Police are investigating the quadruple shooting and have asked the public to avoid the area.
- Rockford man sentenced to over 6 years for armed post office robbery
Anthony Johnson, a Rockford resident, was sentenced to over six years in federal prison for an armed post office robbery. The 59-year-old received six years and eight months in prison by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.
- Man arrested after Los Angeles police chase wanted in connection to Rockford murder, officials say
A suspect wanted for a Chicago homicide was arrested after a police chase in Hollywood, Los Angeles, which ended in a rollover crash. Officials linked the suspect to a Rockford murder case.
- Rockford murder suspect apprehended in Los Angeles
A Rockford man, Isaiah Rucker, was apprehended in Los Angeles after being charged in connection with the 2021 murder of Drake Stewart. The shooting occurred on May 23, 2021, in Rockford, Illinois.
- Feds charge 179 in Chicago-Rockford operation targeting violent crime
Federal authorities charged 179 individuals in a Chicago-Rockford operation targeting violent crime. The operation, named Operation New Dawn, lasted 60 days.
- US attorney says nearly 200 charged in anti-violence initiative in Chicago, Rockford
US Attorney for the Northern District of IL Andrew Boutros announced nearly 200 individuals were charged in an anti-violence initiative in Chicago and Rockford.
- After Soggy June, Get Ready For ‘Corn Sweat’ Summer As Heat Wave Approaches
Chicago and Illinois are experiencing increased humidity due to 'corn sweat,' a phenomenon where cornfields release 4,000 gallons of water daily through evapotranspiration. This process raises heat indices near 100°F as temperatures rise into the 90s, with Illinois corn crops releasing 35 billion gallons of water daily. Heavy June rainfall in northern Illinois, combined with a heat wave, has intensified the effect early this summer.
- Youngest Black Alderman in Illinois headlines Aurora Juneteenth Summit | ChicagoLIVE
Tamir Bell, the Youngest Black Alderman in Illinois, headlines the Aurora Juneteenth Youth Summit and discusses its significance for the next generation. The event highlights his role in addressing community and youth engagement.
- Rockford Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Heroin
A Rockford man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl and heroin. Assistant U.S. Attorney Theodora Anderson emphasized the severity of distributing controlled substances.
- Rockford Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Drugs and Illegally Possessing a Firearm
A Rockford man was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for trafficking drugs and illegally possessing a firearm. The individual, identified as RISHAWN JONES, possessed fentanyl, other drugs, and a handgun.
- Reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, causes major damage; town is shut down
A reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, approximately 47 miles west of Rockford, caused extensive storm damage, including potential harm to schools with students inside. The town has been shut down as a result.