Family calls for end to violence in Mexico after Rockford, Illinois man was killed
The family said Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum promised a security plan when she took office last year, but failed to protect Jesus Macias.
Family says Rockford area man fatally shot in Mexico by drug cartel in front of loved ones
The family of a Rockford area man speaks out after they say he was shot by Mexican cartel in front of loved ones after failing to stop at a makeshift checkpoint.
Rockford man shot to death in front of young son at cartel-run checkpoint in Mexico, family says
Father of five Jesus Macias was traveling along a highway in the Mexican state of Zacatecas when, his family says, he failed to stop at improvised checkpoint set up not by police, but by the drug cartels.
Illinois family calls for justice after claiming drug cartel killed Rockford man in Mexico
An Illinois family is calling on Mexican authorities to arrest members of the drug cartel responsible for the death of Jesus Macias.
Calls mount to stop violence in Mexico after Rockford man is shot and killed
Jesus Macias, 62, was shot and killed on Monday of last week while traveling with his mother, wife, and child.
Illinois father shot and killed in Mexico while visiting family for the holidays
An Illinois father was fatally shot in Mexico while visiting loved ones for the holidays, according to relatives.
A bright and brisk start to the week for the Rockford region
Heading into the morning of Monday, we will start to see the clouds dissipate giving us plenty of sunshine, but we will also have to deal with some cold and strong winds. We will have wind gusts near ...
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Rockford Alderwoman looks to create plan for road repairs after residents voice their concerns
Rockford’s 6th Ward residents had the chance to express their concerns to Alderwoman Aprel Prunty inside Doughboy Donuts on ...
Trial set for Rockford man accused of decapitating elderly Wisconsin resident
A Rockford man accused of decapitating another man in 2022 will stand trial in Wisconsin beginning on July 29.
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Renowned youth boxer Joseph Awinongya Jr. fights in Rockford, wins in 39 seconds
Champions from five different states in the Midwest competed, but one stood above the rest. 17-year-old Joseph Awinongya Jr. is the current USA National and under-19 World boxing champion. He won his ...
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Rockford residents help take down Christmas decorations, look ahead to the new year
Volunteers along with Stroll on State organizers helped take down Christmas decorations and looked forward to a fresh start.
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Rockford boys basketball gets hot from deep in rout of Grand Haven
The Rockford boys basketball team wanted to start the calendar year by sending a message to the rest of the O-K Red ...