Pecatonica News

Heavy rains in October pushed harvests back, causing worry among local farmers. But is our dry stretch of November weather enough to save the crop? Meteorologist Adam Behrman has an update on one of the Stateline's biggest industries.

Illinois State Police were busy than every in the month of October, arresting a dozen on DUI charges.

DENVER a ' A statewide crackdown on drunken driving netted 350 arrests over the Halloween weekend.

Twenty whooping cranes led by four ultra-light aircraft may be stuck until Tuesday in the Rockford area, on their way to wintering grounds in Florida.

Some lucky Illinois residents have had a chance to see something very rare in the sky above them.

Carroll County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy representatives met with Rep.

The Rev. Joie Boeke had the flu. Feeling chilled, she had moved to a living room chair where the sunlight falls when the telephone beside her rang.

Hundreds of local families hit a college fair Wednesday night, hoping for some help in the process.

Authorities say a human foot discovered in the Pecatonica River two months ago has been identified as belonging to 46-year-old Stanley Driver, a Freeport man who has been missing since Dec.

About 1,000 nonviolent offenders will be released early from Illinois prisons to ease overcrowding amid a budget crisis as part of what Gov.

Pecatonica, IL a ' The Illinois State Police announced the results of a Roadside Safety Check held during the late evening hours of August 28th, and early morning hours of August 29th, 2009.

" August 12, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today joined with Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez to sign bills that will provide greater safety and security to the victims of crime, law enforcement officers and the general public.

The search for an alleged body in the Pecatonica River has been placed on hold tonight.

The search for an alleged body in the Pecatonica River has been placed on hold tonight.

Starting tomorrow, the Pecatonica Police Department will respond to calls at all hours of the night.

Starting tomorrow, the Pecatonica Police Department will respond to calls at all hours of the night.

Rep. Jim Sacia is served by Dorothy McCue during the Carroll County Farm Bureau Membership Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, July 24.

Growing up in Pecatonica, halfway between Rockford and Freeport, Penny Wiegert's yard backed up to the local cemetery.

SPRINGFIELD, IL a ' The Illinois State Police announced today it will again offer its open range program for the purpose of sighting in shotguns for the upcoming deer season.

Illinois State Police Director Larry G. Trent, on behalf of Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, today announced the graduation of Cadet Class 112.