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Cherry Valley Fire Protection District secures state grant for new equipment
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Machesney Park man arrested for using red and blue flashing lights to mimic police
Lila Harrison
Lila Harrison
Reporter · Rockford, IL
Lila holds a degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University and has worked for various local publications, including the Rockford Register Star. With over 5 years of experience, she is deeply engaged with the Rockford community and focuses on human-interest stories.
More from Lila →Reporter · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 1:01 AM · 1 min read
A 53-year-old Machesney Park man has been charged with impersonating a police officer after allegedly using red and blue flashing lights to attempt to stop a vehicle in Rockford.
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
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