Parent Uses 2 Powerful Words To Praise Roscoe Kindergarten Teacher
Two words that would make any teacher feel amazing were used to nominate 97ZOK's latest Teacher of the Week, Julie Wiest, from Ledgewood Elementary...
Poplar Grove men accused of making homemade explosives, drugs
POPLAR GROVE, Ill. (WTVO) — Two men from Poplar Grove have been charged with making homemade explosives and drugs. In December 2023,...
Mercyhealth NICU babies ready for Sunday’s big game, Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The littlest babies at Mercyhealth's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Rockford got all dressed up to celebrate the season. This...
Wonderful weekend ahead for the Rockford region
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Yesterday was quite the fun one but I think today will be considerably calmer. We are seeing an abundant amount...
The best restaurant in Rockford for 8 popular cuisines
Canva Best restaurants for 8 cuisines in Rockford America is often described as a melting pot—a place where different cultures have...
US Department of Labor says Rockford nursing agency cheated its employees
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The U.S. Department of Labor says a Rockford-based nursing agency cheated 41 contracted employees out of $70,488 in wages....
Rochelle Police Report: Feb. 5-9, 2024
ROCHELLE - On Feb. 5 at 9:55 a.m. Antonio M. Martinez, 31, of Rochelle was arrested for violation of an order of protection and...
Byron man injured in collision with semi truck
OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — A 22-year-old man from Byron was injured in a crash Thursday when authorities said he failed to stop...
Olivo Tacos expands into Freeport – and its tacos are still 3 for $5
FREEPORT - A Rockford-based restaurant that celebrates "peace, love and tacos" is expanding into Freeport with its third brick-and-mortar location. Olivo Tacos has opened...
Rockford poet returns to his heart
A Rockford artist has returned home just in time to celebrate his milestone birthday with the community. Christopher D. Sims is a poet, social...
