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Top MYSTATELINE News

House passes Trump’s megabill, sending it to the president’s desk

Big Beautiful Bill · United States

House passes Trump’s megabill, sending it to the president’s desk

51% Center coverage: 580 sources

Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by ICE for alleged ties to Sinaloa Cartel: DHS

Jake Paul · United States

Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by ICE for alleged ties to Sinaloa Cartel: DHS

56% Center coverage: 295 sources

Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been arrested by U.S. immigration officers and is being processed for expedited removal from the country, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement on Thursday.See the Story

Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes' participation in school sports

Transgender · United States

Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes' participation in school sports

55% Center coverage: 238 sources

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Majority of Republicans support same-sex marriage, new polling shows

Low coverage from Left Sources

Majority of Republicans support same-sex marriage, new polling shows

Top FDA Vaccine Official Rejected Broad Use of Covid-19 Shots, Documents Show

79% Center coverage: 129 sources

FDA · United States See the Story

Drive-by shooting in Chicago leaves 4 dead and 14 others wounded, police say

52% Center coverage: 81 sources

Four people have died from gunshot wounds and 14 others have been hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in Chicago, police said Thursday. At least three were in critical condition.Gun Violence · Chicago See the Story

Roscoe crash: Vehicle hits tree, first responders on scene

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) — First responders were dispatched to a vehicle that crashed into a tree in Roscoe. The collision happened near the 5400 block of Pine Lane. There was no further information at this time. This is a developing story.Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Rockford to host a new group home for formerly incarcerated women

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A new home for formerly incarcerated women is coming to Rockford's southeast side to help those who struggle to reenter society after their release. Shimere Shanklin says she knows the struggles women go through in trying to reestablish their lives, after spending her own time behind bars. "The mental portion of incarceration or being incarcerated is never dealt with," she explained. Over the last five years, Shanklin has…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Man sentenced in Winnebago Co. for armed robbery at Stumpy's Pub

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Davaris Graham, 35, was sentenced to 12 years after pleading guilty to armed robbery charges. In October 2023, officers were called to Stumpy's Pub in the 5800 block of Columbia Parkway for reports of armed robbery. Employees who were at the pub to fill gaming machines with cash were approached by armed men demanding money. Surveillance video revealed that one suspect pointed a gun at an employee while another collected c…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Rockford man sentenced for sexually assaulting a woman

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Judge Debra Schafer sentenced Stephen Croom, 45, to a total of 36 years for three counts of sexual assault. Croom sexually assaulted a woman from Wisconsin after she felt dizzy and laid down while she was at his home. The victim identified Croom from a photo. DNA was collected after the incident and was the same as Croom's. Croom was sentenced to 12 years on each count, which will be served consecutively.Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Police: Rockford gang member runs from officers during weapons arrest

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Davontae Curry, 29, on multiple weapons charges. On July 3, around 1 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic stop near the intersection of Schalck and Halsted. Authorities found a pistol inside the vehicle during a search. Davontae Curry. Photo: Winnebago County Jail When the firearm was found, Curry started running away from the scene on foot, court documents show. He was eventually taken …Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Man, wanted in multiple counties, is charged with stealing a car in Rockford

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Deputies arrested Dontae Bell, 44, on charges of stealing a vehicle. Officers reported he was wanted in Lee, DeKalb and Winnebago on outstanding warrants. Authorities found Bell driving a stolen Ford Escape at Taco Bell on East State Street. Dontae Bell. Photo: Winnebago County Jail When officials were taking the suspect into custody, they found crack cocaine and a glass pipe in his pocket. Bell has an ex…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

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