Meet Our Q Dogs of the Month—Including an Inspiring Rescue Story
Rugar Winston overcame a difficult start to life before becoming July's Q Dog of the Month.
Winnebago County and Loves Park police join forces for National Night Out
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Communities across the Stateline gathered Tuesday for National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and local residents. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and the Loves Park Police Department partnered at the Machesney Park Town Center
National Night Out Brings Thousands Together Across Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit
National Night Out once again proved why our three communities are special. Thousands of families poured into Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit to celebrate the people who keep us safe — our police officers, firefighters and first responders. The night felt like one big neighborhood reunion, stitched together by smiles,
Aqua Palooza with Rock Falls River Chase
Rock Falls Tourism is excited to announce the inaugural Aqua Palooza, a new two-day, family-friendly summer celebration taking place August 15th-16th, throughout Rock Falls. Held in conjunction with the Rock Falls River Chase, the weekend will feature thrilling boat races, live music, fishing, a brand-new Cardboard Reg
Former freight depot to be revamped as Rockford readies for the return of passenger...
ROCKFORD — A nearly 125-year-old former freight station from the city’s railroad past is set to be revamped in preparation for its passenger rail future. Kee Solutions, a locally owned general contractor and construction company, is developing plans to renovate the old Chicago Northwestern Freight Station at Cedar and
Eastern Cottonwood is NLI’s August Tree of the Month
Rockford, IL – Natural Land Institute's Legacy Tree Program has announced the 2026 August Tree of the Month is an Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) located on the grounds of Nature At The Confluence, 306 Dickop St., South Beloit. It is 77 feet tall, has an average crown spread of...
Rockford’s Most Missed Festivals, Traditions & Community Events
Which Rockford event do you wish was still around? Locals shared the festivals, fairs, and traditions they remember most.
Three from Rockford injured in Woodstock collision with Freightliner semi
Three people from Rockford were injured Monday afternoon when a Jeep Wrangler collided with a Freightliner semi truck at the intersection of US Route 14 and S. Hughes Road near Woodstock.
Former fugitive receives jail time for illegal firearm possession in Winnebago County
Jacob Bennett, 30, pleaded guilty following two separate incidents in 2024 and 2026, including fleeing police from a local bar and leaving an Rockford hospital with a stolen firearm.
Data center expansion paused in Rockford for six months to review standards
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City Council approved a six-month moratorium on any new data center developments Monday night. The pause allows officials to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of industry best practices for future projects. The vote followed a committee meeting last week where the proposal failed to gain...

















