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Nightclub bombing in Peru injures 33, including minors, authorities say A bombing at a nightclub in Peru has injured 33 people, including minors, authorities said Saturday.

Nightclub bombing in Lima, Peru injures 33, including minors, authorities say https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/07/nightclub-bombing-peru-injures-33-including-minors-authorities-say/ 

Iranian-Americans rally in Washington for democracy amid U.S.-Israel military campaign Iranian Americans gathered in Washington on Saturday to rally for democracy in Iran as the U.S. and Israel continue military action in the country.

Iranian-Americans rally in Washington for democracy amid U.S.-Israel military campaign https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/07/iranian-americans-rally-washington-democracy-amid-us-israel-military-campaign/ 

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A special grand opening ribbon ceremony on Friday officially welcomed the 815 Artisan Collective to Belvidere https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/06/new-business-collective-opens-belvidere/ 

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time.

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/07/how-springing-forward-daylight-saving-time-could-affect-your-health/ 

Mobile home residents suing landlord over rent increases, new fees Owners of several mobile home parks in Illinois are accussed of illegally raising rent and charging improper fees.

Mobile home residents in Illinois suing landlord over rent increases, new fees https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/07/mobile-home-residents-suing-landlord-over-rent-increases-new-fees/

Ford recalls nearly 2 million vehicles for rear camera issue Ford has recalled over 1.7 million vehicles due to issues involving the rearview cameras.

Ford recalls nearly 2 million vehicles for rear camera issue https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/07/ford-recalls-nearly-2-million-vehicles-rear-camera-issue/ 

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East.

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/07/oil-gas-prices-rapidly-rise-iran-war-shows-no-signs-letting-up/ 

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Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets life sentence for new crimes https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/07/capitol-rioter-who-was-pardoned-by-trump-gets-life-sentence-molesting-2-children/ 

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels Kristi Noem, who was just removed as Department of Homeland Security secretary, has been named a special envoy for the Shield of the Americas.

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/07/trump-looks-turn-attention-western-hemisphere-least-moment-americas-summit/ 

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A fire Saturday morning seriously injured two women and killed multiple pets in Somonauk, according to the sheriff’s department. https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/07/fire-somonauk-hospitalizes-two-women-kills-multiple-pets/ 

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This year’s theme is “Sock Hop”, inspired by 1950s teen dances, and attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite 50s outfit. https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/07/sock-monkey-madness-returns-21st-annual-festival/ 

Report: U.S. economy loses 92,000 jobs in February The latest jobs report shows the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, while previous months were revised to show weaker gains that previously reported.

Report: U.S. economy loses 92,000 jobs in February https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/06/report-us-economy-loses-92000-jobs-february/ 

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Trump to attend dignified transfer of 6 US soldiers killed in war

Iran’s president defies US demands while apologizing for strikes on neighbors The conflict continues to affect other Middle Eastern countries.

Iran’s president defies US demands while apologizing for strikes on neighbors https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/07/iranian-attacks-target-gulf-states-us-warns-bombing-will-intensify/ 

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Walmart switching to digital shelf labels nationwide https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/07/walmart-switching-digital-shelf-labels-nationwide/ 

Salvation Army Thrift Store opens new location with grand celebration The Salvation Army Thrift Store officially opened its doors at its new location at 407 Southtowne Dr.

The Salvation Army Thrift Store officially opened its doors at its new location at 407 Southtowne Dr. with a grand opening celebration Friday Morning.

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A man and a woman are accused of laundering thousands through the Winnebago County Jail commissary as part of a human trafficking scheme. https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/07/belvidere-man-shannon-woman-accused-human-trafficking/ 

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Shelter from the Storm: The dangers of flash flooding https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/06/shelter-storm-dangers-flash-flooding/  

3 dead in Michigan after an apparent tornado rips through the state Three people have been killed and three were taken to a hospital after an apparent tornado hit a Michigan town on Friday.

Three people have been killed and three were taken to a hospital after an apparent tornado hit a Michigan town on Friday, authorities said.

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An animal rights group has filmed the practice and calls for clear standards in prosecuting steer tailers. https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/07/illinois-lawmakers-push-restricting-rodeo-event-abusing-animals/ 

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No weekend plans? Watch WIFR's Center Stage for some ideas of what you could do! https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/06/center-stage-what-do-rockford-this-weekend/ 

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A Belvidere man is sentenced for causing the death of a 16-year-old Machesney Park girl. https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/06/belvidere-man-sentenced-death-jazlyn-davidson/ 

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Owners of the business, located just off the I-90 and Business 20 junction, say they wanted to bring back the look and feel of a classic neighborhood tavern. https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/06/sampling-stateline-tavern-clark/ 

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Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving accusation against Trump The Justice Department on Thursday released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review.

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving accusation against Trump https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/06/justice-department-publishes-missing-epstein-files-involving-accusation-against-trump/ 

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Former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson is hospitalized in an undisclosed hospital, lawyers confirm. https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/06/former-sangamon-county-deputy-who-killed-unarmed-woman-undergoing-cancer-treatment/ 

One dead, another seriously injured after head-on crash in Boone County A crash on Thursday night claims the life of a 49-year-old man and puts another person in the hospital with serious injuries, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.

One dead, another seriously injured after head-on crash in Boone County https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/06/one-dead-another-seriously-injured-after-head-on-crash-boone-county/ 

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The dignified transfer of the six U.S. soldiers killed during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East will be held Saturday at Dover Air Force Base, according to an Iowa congressman. https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/06/6-us-soldiers-killed-war-be-honored-with-dignified-transfer-trump-attend/ 

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A tip to Illinois State Police leads to the arrest of a Rockford teen on multiple charges of sexually assaulting a child and sharing child sexual abuse materials. https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/06/charges-against-rockford-teen-include-sexual-assault-possessing-child-abuse-materials/ 

US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says The U.S. Postal Service will run out of cash within a year unless Congress lifts a decades-old cap and allows the agency to borrow more money.

US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says https://www.wifr.com/2026/03/05/us-postal-service-expects-run-out-cash-year-without-help-congress-postmaster-says/