Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — From lost landmarks to cherished pastimes, Rockford holds a special place in the hearts of those who grew up in the Forest City. Here are 20 things people who spent their formative years in Rockford will always remember. Coronado Theatre Stepping into the atmospheric Coronado Theatre for a...

ROCKFORD, IL — Did you know the average American eats roughly 19 pounds of ice cream each year? Below are the top three Ice Cream spots in the Rockford area, as voted by readers 2024 What Rocks Community’s Choice Awards . Winner: Dairyhäus Dariyhäus ice creams are crafted daily in downtown Rockton using the best...

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ILLINOIS — Four individuals, including two teenagers, were arrested in Rockford after a police pursuit on Friday night led to a crash and the recovery of stolen weapons, according to officials. Rockford Police say the operation was carried out by their Specialized Community Oriented Policing Enforcement (SCOPE) unit,...

ILLINOIS — A known gang member from Rockford has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession, according to federal prosecutors. Jovino Ramirez, 35, was arrested during a traffic stop in May 2024, during which he...

Kiel Uecker, 30, was arrested in Loves Park, Illinois for allegedly shooting his rifle out of his apartment window.

Angel Crowder was arrested and charged with battery and robbery after allegedly stealing a woman's phone and pepper-spraying her in the parking lot of Whisky's Roadhouse on June 25.

McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on June 24, 2025, at around 9:35am by McHenry County Sheriff to investigate the death of Omar Estrada-Escobar, age 35 of Harvard. Mr. Escobar was involved in a single vehicle accident around the 19700 block of Hebron Rd....

LOVES PARK — Tesla and the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the electric vehicle company’s entry into Rockford. The Tesla gallery at 1998 McFarland Road, which is in front Meijer, has been open since April 7. The goal is to grow the brand here so that...

A pursuit that began with a stolen car report in Freeport late Wednesday resulted in a chase that led to Savanna, and involved a shootout with police that left multiple officers and the suspect injured.