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Jason Near

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
223
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Oct 1, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Jason Near

    Stephenson Co. Sheriff’s Office joins Blue Envelope Program (opens the original)

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    STEPEHENSON CO., Ill. (Rockford News First) - In partnership with the Autism Hero Project, the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office adopts a program to improve interactions between law enforcement and individuals with autism. The Blue Envelope Program started in 2020 as a way to support drivers with communication challenges during traffic stops. Starting Oct. 1, the initiative will be adopted by the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office. “The Blue Envelope Program gives our deputies valuable informat

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Jason Near

    12-year-old, Rockford teens charged after stolen vehicle report (opens the original)

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    ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - Four were charged after police say a stolen vehicle fled from them on Wednesday night. A 12-year-old male is charged with possession of stolen auto, criminal damage to vehicle, theft, no valid driver’s license and resisting arrest. A 14-year-old male is charged with possession of a stolen auto, aggravated fleeing to elude, no valid driver’s license and resisting arrest. Two males, 15 and 17, are both charged with criminal trespass to vehicle and resisting a

  3. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Jason Near

    Rockford man arrested following report of carjacking (opens the original)

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    ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - A 33-year-old man faces several charges after a vehicle was reported stolen Wednesday night. TJ Sledge, of Rockford, is charged with vehicular hijacking, unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle, theft and domestic battery. Around 6:15 p.m., Sept. 30, Rockford officers responded to the 200 block of Carbaugh Avenue for the report. When police arrived, a woman told them that a man she knew had ripped her car keys off her lanyard and took her phone before getti

  4. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Jason Near

    Sauk Valley restaurants launch fundraisers supporting local women’s health services (opens the original)

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    SAUK VALLEY, Ill. (Rockford News First) - Throughout the month, residents in the Sauk Valley area will have the opportunity to support a good cause when eating out at four local restaurants. The “dine with a cause” initiative is a series of community fundraisers benefiting the OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center Imaging Center in Dixon. Funds raised will help provide comfort items that enhance patient experience and contribute to a relaxing atmosphere for those receiving care. Copyrigh

  5. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Jason Near

    UW Health Kids Safety Fair rescheduled for Saturday (opens the original)

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    ROCKFORD, Ill. (Rockford News First) - UW Health rescheduled its Kids Safety Fair, offering families a day of education and fun. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 3, the event will take place in the clinic parking lot at 1415 E. State St. in Rockford. The event will have tons of activities, including inflatables, a climbing wall, K9 demonstrations, a bike rodeo, car-seat checks, giveaways and other hands-on safety activities. While the fun is underway, health experts will be in attendance to offer fa

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