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Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — There’s a new resident artist at the Rockford Public Library. Neil Bloom, founder of the Forest City Cinema Community, comes with a series of workshops that are free and open to the public aimed towards older teens and adults running from August 19 to October 7 at RPL’s Nordloff Center with one o

Overnight, the Storm Prediction Center upgraded the entire Stateline to a level 2 of 5 Slight Risk for severe weather this afternoon and evening. Today is one of those days where what happens later will largely depend on how the atmosphere responds to the early round of rain and storms. The first batch is expected to a

BELOIT, Wis. -- On Sunday, the city of Beloit and the Rock County Sheriff's Department agreed to send two deputies to the city to assist in two shifts, six days a week.

Across the American heartland communities often face uncertain times when large factories close their doors leaving workers and families searching for stability. Yet sometimes new opportunities emerge from such challenges bringing fresh hope to regions that have known hardship. In this context the Belvidere Jeep plant

ROCKFORD — Hotel owners in the region want to create a new tourism district that would add an extra 2% fee to stays here. The money would be used for initiatives that draw visitors here. The proposed Rockford Region Tourism Improvement District would include all current and future hotels...

Amazon is expanding drone delivery to nearly 500 U.S. cities, including Chicago. Rockford isn't on the list yet, but could Northern Illinois be next?

Siepert & Co. LLP. has retained a stellar reputation since the firm was first established in Beloit, Wisconsin in 1949. Many municipalities, businesses and individuals have benefited from Siepert’s expertise in a welcoming environment. H.G. Siepert was the founder of H.G. Siepert & Company, which later became Siepert &

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Beloit College announced a new undergraduate major on Thursday. Beloit will offer kinesiology as a new undergraduate major, the college stated. Beloit College explained that elevating kinesiology from a minor to a major helps prepare students for high-demand careers such as physical therapy, occu

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Reconstruction is complete on Newburg Road between Alpine Road and Mulford Road, city officials announced Thursday. The $2.3 million project included resurfacing the road with asphalt, as well as adding bicycle lanes and additional sidewalks. Neighborhood program funds paid for the $2.3 million

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — More than 140 golfers gathered at Forest Hills Country Club on Thursday for the Parks Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing. The event serves as the non-profit organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. The Parks Chamber of Commerce has held the outing for...