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Five former Rockford Housing Authority employees allege they were discriminated against and wrongfully terminated, but RHA says those claims a…
Several employees allege discrimination and wrongful termination at the Rockford Housing Authority.
Rockford 9th Ward Alderman Bill Rose faces multiple charges after getting arrested last Thursday, according to court records obtained by 13 In…
The Chemtool plant is still smoldering as the fire enters its fifth day, but a November inspection shows the plant was not fully covered by a …
A year-long investigation into excessive force allegations against the Belvidere Police Department, has been honored by the Investigative Repo…
The state numbers for traffic stops in the stateline show racial disparities in most departments.
After nearly two decades of being law, results of the study are still not enforced and some police say the numbers aren’t accurate.
(WREX) — Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino took another step toward becoming reality Thursday afternoon as the Illinois Gaming Board voted unanimous…
The lawsuit was also filed against the city, accusing it of covering up misconduct.
Here’s a full list of documents and lawsuits 13 WREX obtained for our latest investigation into alleged force by the Belvidere Police Department.
All three lawsuits name Officer Brandon Parker, a Belvidere officer previously investigated by 13 Investigates..
BELVIDERE (WREX) — For the second time this year, 13 Investigates is looking into allegations of excessive force at the Belvidere Police Depar…
A total of three lawsuits have been filed against the police department since our first investigation into this matter aired in February.
ROCKFORD (WREX) — More people have been murdered so far in 2020 in Rockford than any year in the last decade, this year more people are gettin…
Chief O’Shea says an internal review is underway over cellphone video of the traffic stop where the officer pulled his gun.
On April 9, Erik Rivera was riding in a car with his brother-in-law and friend, when a Rockford Police Officer pulled them over.
FREEPORT (WREX) — What do you do if you follow the rules, but the rules don’t add up? “I had to go by the rules of the law,” said George Tripp…
“The law is not being the law,” said George Tripplett while standing inside the Freeport City Cemetery. “The law is not upholding the law.”
We sent out 200 mock ballots through the USPS in Rockford. Every one of our ballots arrived at its destination within a few days.
Rockford man says he has new evidence showing police made mistakes during Aug. 20 raids.
Protesters say they are protesting City Market because charges that were made during a protest on May 30th.
Travis Legge said he was handcuffed and brought outside in his underwear all because police made a mistake.
Inside the walls of any school, children are supposed to feel safe and protected. But four students who spoke with 13 Investigates, said that …
Four Oregon schools students, both past and present, say racism is a big problem at every level in the school district.
A 13 Investigates special report over allegations of police misconduct continues to prompt conversation in Belvidere.
Dozens of people showed up to either voice their support or frustrations with Belvidere police.
Over the course of 7 months, 13 Investigates has pored over thousands pages of documents, interviewed dozens of people, and investigated their…