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 A man was arrested in the Chicago area on Friday for allegedly plotting to attack Rockford, Ill., over the holidays, officials told NBC News.

The plan involved a bombing and a shooting, the officials said.

The man had no accomplices and was not part of a terrorist cell, sources said on condition of anonymity. He will be appearing in court later Friday, NBC's Pete Williams reported.

The FBI has been aware of the plot and has been monitoring him closely, Williams reported. The plan was allegedly ideologically motivated. No other details were released, but authorities said the arrest eliminated the risk of the attack being carried out.

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WTF?
I live in Rockford. I can't imagine what in the world this guy has against Rockford of all places.

Just a wild guess, but he must have been mad at a former employer.....

by Neifi Puppy on Dec 8, 2006 12:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Isn't this a baseball website?
Usually, the Cubs are depressing enough...do we really have to talk about blowing up Rockford?
First DeRosa. Next DeSosa!

by bergs55 on Dec 8, 2006 12:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Heres the new story
http://www.suntimes.com/news/165607,1208_terror.article

A Rockford man is being held on terrorism-related charges after he allegedly targeted a shopping mall.
Derrick Shareef, 22, targeted the Cherry Vale shopping mall in Rockford, FBI spokesman Tom Simon said.

Shareef allegedly dealt with an undercover FBI agent, trading stereo speakers for hand grenades.

by kaseyi on Dec 8, 2006 12:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That has to be Cherry Vale
No point in blowing up Machesney. No one goes there anymore.
HENDRY!

by cubbiejulie on Dec 8, 2006 12:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow,
I was born in Rockford - those mall names bring back memories...
D-LEE!

by airweino on Dec 8, 2006 1:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Lol
So true Julie, that place is always empty.

Still sort of shocking to me though. I live in Rockford and go to CherryVale all the time. I hope he rots in prison.

by Patblue on Dec 8, 2006 4:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'll let this go this time...
... but I'm thinking this is the sort of thing that really doesn't belong here, even in a "non-baseball" diary.

by Al on Dec 8, 2006 12:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'm inclined to agree
Especially given the relatively mundane nature of this news.
AC036198

by gjdow on Dec 8, 2006 1:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Think I'm going to start a diary
 about the 7 day forecast for the chicagoland area and the outerlying areas.
Up next, trade Jones for a krappy pitcher and sign Cliff Floyd. Oyyy Boyyy.

by escapegoat on Dec 8, 2006 7:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Do it dude, I gotta know if it's going to be..
sunny...I at least need to read the rumors on sunset, or the over/under on sunrise.

by DudeVf1 on Dec 8, 2006 10:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i hope thursday
signs 'partly cloudy'....I can't wait...
TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Dec 8, 2006 10:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I Am More...
...concerned about something like this rather than a strike on a "big" target.  A nothing mall in a nothing city on a nothing day.  (And I lived in Roscoe and attended Rockford College).
PERRY!!!!

by Goat Whisperer on Dec 8, 2006 10:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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