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...
Illinois Hidden Gem Called One of America’s Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Restaurants
Looking for a restaurant to take that special someone for the most important couples day of the year?. If you're like me and surrounded...
Two fires in 3 days at Rockford house spurs investigation
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Investigators are working to determine the cause of two fires at the same Rockford house in the past three...
