Freeport Boys and Girls Club receives grant, Ian’s fund
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Ian’s fund was created by the Boys and Girls Club of Freeport and Stephenson County. It was established by...
Illinois Governor Announces SmartStart Initiative to Offer Early Childhood Intervention in Rockford
Governor Pritzker highlights $250M investment program increasing funding for childcare providers, offering families early support, resourcesIn Rockford, Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker marked the one-year...
Man accused of shooting a Rockford police K9 appears in court
Malik Trotter is charged with theft, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and attempted murder among other charges.Story continues
Freeport family gives back with scholarship fund for African-American students
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — A Freeport family has started a new scholarship fund to encourage academic excellence among African-American students. The Sellers...
Hard Rock grants $5K to help children in the Winnebago County court system
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Hard Rock Casino has given a $5,000 grant to a Winnebago County organization that represents children in court. ...
NIU marks the anniversary of shooting that left 5 students dead
(WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Northern Illinois University planned to mark the deaths of five students killed 16 years ago by ringing bells in...
Walgreens Closing More Illinois Stores, 145 Workers Cut
Illinois-based Walgreens is continuing to cut, from closing stores to eliminating some corporate staff, and here's what may be coming next. Walgreens Already Cut...
HAZMAT team gives ‘all-clear’ after situation at Freeport city hall, police department
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Officials in Freeport give the all-clear following a situation Wednesday at Freeport City Hall, 314 W. Stephenson St., and the...
Rockford felon sentenced to prison for bringing semi-automatic weapon to Springfield bar
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Joshua Mathies, 28, of Rockford, has been sentenced to spend 2 years in prison for illegal possession of a...
Rockford police investigate reported shooting at former Concord Commons
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A large presence of police and other first responders were called to a reported shooting Wednesday morning at the...
