Alleged Advia Credit Union robber used elephant figurine as fake bomb
JANESVILLE — A 58-year-old Janesville man presented an elephant figurine claiming it was a bomb as allegedly demanded money at Advia Credit Union in Beloit, according to a criminal complaint. Deon Apondence Crawford appeared Monday in Rock County Circuit Court in front of Commissioner Jack Hoag, who set a $10,000 cash
Small fire prompts evacuation at Collins Aerospace facility in Rockford
A fire at the Collins Aerospace facility in Rockford prompted an evacuation Thursday afternoon, but no injuries were reported. According to the Rockford Fire Department, crews quickly extinguished the fire and contained it within the building. RTX officials described the incident as a "minor production incident" and sa
Man arrested after multiple alleged Meijer thefts in Rockford area
A man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly walking out of a Meijer store with a full cart of unpaid merchandise, according to the Machesney Park Police Department.
Police: Rockford man identified wearing stolen Harley-Davidson jacket in surveillance images
Police arrested a man Wednesday in connection with a burglary earlier this month, according to the Rockford Police Department.
Fall Fun for Everyone at ABC Supply Stadium!
Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — We’re hanging out at ABC Supply Stadium with Janine Idstein, Event Sales Manager, to talk about Fall Fest at The Ballpark!. Fall Fest at The Ballpark is happening on Sunday, and the entire field will be taken over with so many fun things for the community!
Rockford’s Biggest Dog Event Returns With Pets Needing Homes
Meet adoptable pets, connect with local rescues and enjoy a dog training demonstration at this free Rockford event Saturday.
Meiborg Companies is Standing with Delilah and Looking to Make a Difference
Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — We’re chatting with Zach Meiborg, CEO of Meiborg Companies, about an important event coming up on Saturday – the Stand with Dalilah Benefit Ride. This event will take place on September 26th. Registration will be from 8-10AM at Meiborg Companies HQ (2210 Harrison Ave, Rockford).
Another very big piece to the NIC-10 championship puzzle will be put into place...
The third leg of the NIC-10 championship big-game trilogy plays out this Friday night. Two weeks ago, the big game was Hononegah-Harlem. Last week it was Guilford-Hononegah. This week it’s Harlem-Guilford.
Police: Defective brakes cause Ogle County crash, Rockford woman cited
A Rockford woman was cited for defective brakes and improper lane usage after causing a two-vehicle crash in Ogle County on Wednesday.
Mary McNamara Bernsten launches mayoral campaign in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Mary McNamara Bernsten officially launched her campaign for mayor of Rockford during a community kickoff event at Prairie Street Brewhouse. Bernsten currently serves as the executive director of the Rockford Area Arts Council. Her campaign follows a long family tradition of local public service, as she
