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Assisting Hands, Vietnam Veterans of America, and Don Carter hosted a free bowling event to honor those who served in the Vietnam War, where veterans received free bowling and a free lunch.

Assistant District Attorney Alex Goulart called Curtis-Hunter's crimes "egregious" during his sentence hearing.

A new bill in Illinois' House of Representatives proposes dissolving townships with a population of under 500 to streamline government and save taxpayers money, but Ogle County Board members argue it would increase the taxpayer burden and hurt services.

Allen Hawkins pled guilty to an armed kidnapping on Friday. All other charges against him were dropped, including attempted murder.

Myher stopped chasing her after he heard her call 911, the victim said. He proceeded to flee the scene in a Ford transit van, authorities reported.

Seaga Manufacturing in Freeport, Illinois has grown into an international force in the world of vending machines, creating new customer experiences and more energy efficient, environmentally friendly vending machines.

A 73-year-old man was killed when his SUV was hit by a semi at an intersection in rural Freeport, and the crash is under investigation.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order requiring federal agencies to enforce a nationwide requirement for voters to show documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote, but Illinois has stated it will not comply with this order.

Gov. JB Pritzker is leading an Illinois trade expedition to Mexico to strengthen economic ties and showcase the state's advantages in areas such as agriculture, food processing, finance, and manufacturing.

The Social Security Administration has no plans to close local field offices, including the one in Rockford, and will not do so without a congressional directive, despite the Department of Government Efficiency recommending some offices for closure.