Needed Rain Could Soak Stateline Region From Rockford to Madison and Rochester With Slight...
STATELINE REGION — Growing indications point to some respectable, if not healthy, rainfall arriving Friday, Friday night, and potentially into Saturday across the Stateline region, including Rockford, Madison, Rochester, and Dubuque. This comes as the area officially runs less than an inch below normal in monthly rainf
Illinois Veterans Could Land Jobs at Rockford Hiring Event
Veterans will have the opportunity to interview with multiple employers and receive job-search assistance during the Hire A Vet Walk-In Wednesday event on July 29 at Veterans Memorial Hall
Wisconsin man alleges dog died after traffic stop in Rockton, Illinois
Rockton police issued a statement disputing viral TikTok allegations that an 8-month-old French bulldog died due to heat exposure following a traffic stop.
Flannel Jam Returns To Hard Rock Live In Rockford On October 22 With Mystery...
Flannel Jam is back at Hard Rock Live in Rockford for its fourth year, with mystery co-headliners, a Netflix guest host, and proceeds going to St. Jude and Easterseals.
‘Stuff the Bus’ event collects school supplies for Rockford-area students
(WIFR/WREX) - An annual event looks to make sure local students have everything they need before they head back to the classroom. 13 WREX, WIFR, Goodwill and Kunes Auto Group will team up Wednesday, July 29, for the Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive. From 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.,...
More than $2.5M in state funding to support Rockford-area organizations and nonprofits
ROCKFORD — More than $2.5 million in state funding is going to more than a dozen local organizations and municipalities, paying for a range of initiatives from capital improvements to workforce development, after school programs, health care and support for veterans. State Rep. Maurice West announced the funding on...
Inside Rockford’s Chaco factory, where old sandals get new life
Inside a Rockford factory, workers are not only making brand new Chaco sandals but also repairing old ones, giving the footwear new life and keeping them from ending up in landfills.
Test Drive Some Cars and Give Back to The Community!
Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — Deputy Chief Dan Smaha, from the Belvidere Police Department, and Karen Manley Kahler, Hamblock Community Relations Manager, are in to tell us about their partnership for an upcoming fundraiser!. Ford Motor Company is sponsoring this free event to get feedback about Ford vehicles while also...
Someone Was Just Caught Going 121 MPH In Northern Illinois
A Dixon driver was cited after deputies say she reached 121 mph on Route 2 and crossed a double-yellow no-passing zone.
Roads With the Biggest Speeding Problems, According to Rockford
Speeding continues to be a concern for many Rockford residents.
