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Sheriff Gary Caruana

May 27, 2025

Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department to test new AI tool to reduce report-writing time

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by Kevin Haas

March 4, 2025

Conviction rates on murder, domestic violence in the spotlight in Winnebago County state’s attorney’s year in review

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by Kevin Haas

February 19, 2025

Rockford police report drop in violent crime for 3rd straight year

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by Kevin Haas

December 18, 2024

Winnebago County sheriff, Cherry Valley police open recruitment center at CherryVale Mall

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by Kevin Haas

November 13, 2024

Winnebago County prosecutor selected to serve as next local circuit judge

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Criminal Justice Center in Rockford

September 12, 2024

Domestic violence cases – once ‘a huge blind spot’ – now show high conviction rates in Winnebago County

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by Lou

July 23, 2024

Rockford police offer rewards for tips as they try to crack down on off-road vehicles

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by Kevin Haas

May 17, 2024

Changes coming to Auburn and Main streets roundabout in effort to reduce crashes

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by Kevin Haas

April 5, 2024

Blue pinwheels in Rockford meant to call attention to the severity of child abuse and neglect

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by Kevin Haas

March 28, 2024

Rockford mourns, honors those killed in attack

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