Brittany Hardaway

Rockford

Evening Anchor at WREX-TV (Rockford, IL)

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L & C Apparel offers community free resources through monthly 'Big Luxx Giveaway'

Dec 9, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway

ROCKFORD -- A local nonprofit is spreading generosity with a giveaway this holiday season. Every second Monday of each month, Carol Williams of L & C Apparel passes out free clothes, bus passes, blessing bags, and gift cards. Carol started the 'Big Luxx Giveaway' this year in memory of her son who passed away. She opens her doors every month to serve others, saying its her mission to make a positive impact.
17-year-old dead after shooting Monday night

Nov 19, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway

UPDATE: The victim has died from his injuries. ROCKFORD -- A 17-year-old boy was shot in Rockford Monday night. Rockford Police say the shooting happened just before 9 p.m. Monday in the 1100 block of Chestnut Street. Police say the boy sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Officers are still investigating and say further updates will follow when available.
17-year-old boy shot in Downtown Rockford, hospitalized with serious injuries

Nov 18, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway

ROCKFORD -- A 17-year-old boy was shot in Rockford Monday night. Rockford Police say the shooting happened just before 9 p.m. Monday in the 1100 block of Chestnut Street. Police say the boy sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Officers are still investigating and say further updates will follow when available. For urgent breaking news and severe weather updates - click here to download the 13 WREX News App and the 13 WREX Weather Authority App.
Rockford City Council approves 2025 budget, no increase in property taxes

Nov 18, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Rockford City Council passed its 2025 budget, which includes no increase in property taxes and a balanced budget with general fund expenses of $226 million. Other important items in the budget include:$2 million annual contribution to Rockford Promise from casino revenue. This supports the Rockford Promise NIU Scholarship and the Rockford Promise Rockford University Scholarship, which provide eligible students the opportunity to earn degrees tuition-free.
Man hit by car severely injured in Rockford

Nov 11, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway

ROCKFORD -- A man is hospitalized after being hit by a car. Rockford police say the traffic crash happened near W. State and Bayliss just before 10 p.m. Monday night. The adult male pedestrian sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Police ask that you please avoid the area. For urgent breaking news and severe weather updates - click here to download the 13 WREX News App and the 13 WREX Weather Authority App.
Man Charged In DeKalb Car Dealership Stabbing

Oct 31, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway

UPDATE -- On October 31st, The DeKalb Police Department released a statement naming 32-year-old Charles M. Tripicchio as the man who stabbed an employee at the DeKalb Toyota Dealership. Police say Tripichhio remains in a Rockford hospital and is expected to recover from his injuries. He is in police custody while at the hospital.
Suspect accused of stabbing at DeKalb dealership shot by police, one employee injured

Oct 23, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway

DEKALB -- A suspect shot by DeKalb Police after stabbing an employee at Brian Bemis Toyota dealership. On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 12:25 p.m., the DeKalb Police Department received a 911 call from the Brian Bemis Toyota dealership at 1890 Sycamore Road about a patron who had become upset and was brandishing a knife. The individual then attacked employees, with one employee receiving a stab wound to an extremity.
Man arrested for violating restraining order, accused of making threats toward Rockford Domestic Violence event

Oct 18, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway

WINNEBAGO COUNTY -- A man is under arrest for violating a restraining order, after making threats towards a domestic violence awareness event. On October 15, 2024 the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a domestic violence related incident. According to records, the suspect 40-year-old Brandon Smith, had tried through numerous methods and various phone calls to make indirect contact and obtain information about his former spouse, whom has an order of protection against Smith.
13 WREX's Brittany Hardaway and Dillon Valencia embark on a Latin Food Tour

Oct 15, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway |Dillon Valencia

ROCKFORD --- As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, 13 WREX's Brittany Hardaway and Dillon Valencia hit the road for a Latin Food Tour. The journey through local hidden gems highlights traditional Latin cuisine like Chicken Mole, Chiles Rellenos, Pan Dulce and Sopes!Prepare your taste buds for a one-of-a-kind journey, where every bite tells a story. Latin Food Tour stops:Supermercado Guanajuato Rockford Supermercado Guanajuato, conveniently sits in the rich culture of Rockford's Southwest side.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: Mosaico Cultural embodies tradition through dance

Oct 9, 2024 | wrex.com | Brittany Hardaway

ROCKFORD -- As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we're putting on our dancing shoes to highlight Mosaico Cultural dance group. They say dance is the hidden language of the soul, and whenever Mosaico Cultural hits the stage their passion and heart shines through. "I teach the dances. They put that effort and dedication to it. I just love how much they love it," Founder of Mosaico Cultural, Liz Hernandez said.