Black History Month: Rockford’s first Black high school graduate
How much do you know about Rockford's Black history? In celebration and recognition of Black History Month, the Rockford Register Star has partnered...
Retired Rockford Police handlers reflect on their relationship with their K9s
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The recent killing of Rockford Police Department’s K9 Nyx has hit the department and community hard. Two retired K9...
One Driver Cited Following Two Vehicle Crash
On Monday January 29 just before 8:30 am, Ogle County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident with possible injuries in the 3900 block of...
Rockford asking for public help to fix potholes
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Potholes. We all hate them. The winter weather takes a beating on roads — and our vehicles. Fixing...
Roscoe, Oregon receive grants to fund park projects
WINNEBAGO/OGLE COUNTIES (WIFR) - Several parks and recreations around the stateline can now acquire land and create new projects as the state of Illinois...
Rockford homeowners may qualify for $60K for updates and repairs
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Rockford is offering forgivable loans to homeowners so they can make repairs on their homes or...
Freeport Resident Arrested by U.S. Marshals for 2022 Florida Homicide
FREEPORT, IL - According to a press release issued by the Freeport Police Department on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, the United States Marshals Service...
Rockford Medal of Honor recipient on a mission to prevent veteran suicide
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Marine veteran wants his foundation to continue the mission of preventing veteran suicide and supporting their mental health....
Five Haunted Spots In Illinois That’ll Make You Uneasy
When haunted houses aren't quite good enough, thrill-seekers try to find the places in town with the "real" haunts. And if they're Rockford residents,...
Rockford woman injured in Ogle County crash
OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford woman was hospitalized after a 75-year-old Wisconsin man blew through a stop sign and crashed into...
