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07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Rockford man accused of stomping on a woman's head
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Stewart Coleman-White, 40, for allegedly stomping on a woman's head. On May 6, around 7:38 a.m., officers were called to the 1400 block of School Street for reports of domestic battery. The woman told officials the incident began when the two of them started arguing. Stewart Coleman-White. Photo: Winnebago County Jail The victim had visible injuries, according to court records. The woman told authorities she was thrown to the ground, and the suspect proceeded to leave the house they were in. Coleman-White proceeded to push her to the ground again and stomp on her head three times after she followed him out of the residence, court documents show. Officials were later approached by the suspect in the 800 block of Irving Avenue. While Coleman-White was in custody, he admitted to police that he pushed her to the ground twice and kicked her multiple times. Coleman-White is charged with aggravated battery in a public place and domestic battery causing bodily harm. If you are a survivor of domestic or sexual violence, visit our Stateline Strong page for resources. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to MyStateline | WTVO News, Weather and Sports.
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06-05-2025
- Automotive
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Illinois' gas tax goes up on July 1st. Here's by how much:
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois drivers: brace yourselves. The annual gas tax increase is about to kick in on July 1st, 2025. The automatic Motor Fuel Tax increases to account for inflation. Currently, Illinois residents pay the second-highest gas tax in the country, behind California. The gas tax is now .45 cents per gallon, but on July 1st it will go up to .47 cents per gallon. The average car holds between 12 and 16 gallons of gas, meaning drivers should expect to spend between .24 and .32 cents extra at the pump. The Motor Fuel Tax will account for a range of $5.64 and $7.52 in taxes per full tank of gas, on average. The tax on diesel fuel rises from .52 cents to .54 cents per gallon. A new proposal in Springfield would change how Illinois funds its roads by charging drivers by the mile instead of a gas tax. The proposal, filed by Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) and Sen. Christopher Belt (D-East St. Louis), calls for starting a pilot program to study the effectiveness of charging drivers by the mile, something the state is considering due to the prevalence of more fuel-efficient and electric vehicles on Illinois roadways. Since fuel-efficient cars use less gasoline, fewer tax dollars will be available for road infrastructure. Electric vehicle owners currently pay a $100 premium on their annual license plate sticker renewal to offset losses to the Illinois Motor Fuel Tax. Oregon and Utah have already implemented similar programs, and five other states, including Pennsylvania and California, are considering it. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to MyStateline | WTVO News, Weather and Sports.
