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Rockford stabbing attack suspect Christian Soto’s past police contacts detailed in court records
CHICAGO (WLS) — An ABC 7 I-Team review of court records found 22-year-old Christian Soto, the suspect accused of committing a quadruple killing spree in Rockford had some police encounters but no apparent history of violence until now.According to Winnebago County court records, Soto faced numerous traffic violations over the past two years: from driving …
At least 4 killed during stabbing rampage in Rockford, Illinois
At least four people were killed and five injured during a stabbing rampage in Rockford, Ill., on Wednesday, with police saying there was no clear motive for the attack. A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier was among those killed.Rockford police said in a statement they had taken a 22-year-old male into custody after officers responded …
Rockford, Illinois, stabbing attack: 4 dead, 7 injured in stabbing rampage in Rockford residential area, authorities say
CNN — Four people were found dead and seven others were injured in stabbing rampage across multiple areas in Rockford, Illinois, on Wednesday afternoon, police say, and a suspect is in custody. A 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man, and a 22-year-old man were killed in the incident and five others who were …
The technology, tactics, and partnerships working to crack down on illegal guns in Rockford
ROCKFORD (WREX) — 2020 was a deadly year in Rockford. 36 people were murdered, setting an unfortunate new record for the city. “The gunfire we’re seeing is exponentially higher,” says Rockford Police Chief Dan O’Shea. An uptick of bullets flying, with an increase of guns on the street. “The amount of guns just exploded in …
Local leaders look back on record-breaking 2020 for Rockford housing market
ROCKFORD (WREX) — The Rockford housing market had one of its best years on record in 2020. According to Rockford Area Realtors, 5,236 properties were sold during the year. It was the first time since 2007 more than 5,000 were sold. The average sales price was $151,714, the highest average ever. 684 homes were available …
Man, 37, charged in shooting at Don Carter Lanes in Rockford
Kevin Haas , Chris Green | Rockford Register Star ROCKFORD — A 37-year-old military member has been charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder after police say he gunned down multiple people at random inside and outside Don Carter Lanes on East State Street. Three people were killed and three others were injured in the shooting, …
Mental health gets spotlight this week – Opinion – Rockford Register Star
Adjusting to a pandemic and a revolution can be taxing for anyone. Many things have changed during the past several months and the world will never quite be the same – including the way we care for our mental health. However, we needed some change. COVID-19 exposed (and widened) the cracks in the U.S. health …
Breaking It Down: 2020 U.S. Census
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – “For the next 10 years, the data that we collect will inform so many decisions that are critical and provide resources to our community,” said Marilyn Sanders. With less than a month until the 2020 U.S. Census deadline, the focus on making sure every American fills it out is more important …
Rockford Public Schools to delay start date after technology outage
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Students in Rockford Public School District 205 will now have a couple more days of summer vacation. A technology outage impacting the district has caused administration to delay the first day of school by almost week. Instead of starting on Wednesday Sept. 2 students will begin Tuesday Sept. 8. Staff members …
A perfect delivery of mental health care – Opinion – Rockford Register Star
Here is something for citizens of Winnebago County, Illinois; perfect delivery of mental health care, if you can get it. If such a thing exists, how could we describe it and how to get it? Perhaps it would be prudent to strive for the very best, or maybe just to strive for what it should …
