Rockford poet returns home to fight social injustices with words
Imagine the tears at George Floyd Square;imagine the prayers. imagine the meditations,this was all for you brother George — wishing your spirit deep...
‘More than just a haircut’: Rockford barber uses shop to inspire, comfort and heal
Not everyone with who experiences trauma is willing to seek help. For some, it’s embarrassing. Others don’t feel like they have anyone...
Beloit Police searching for retail theft suspects
BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - The Beloit Police Department is looking for the public's help in identifying two people suspected of retail theft. In a...
Davis Park’s revamping will take longer than expected, locals are excited for what’s to...
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) - Davis Park Renovations are coming in the fall after the city picked this as one of the projects using the...
Illinois Railway Museum Acquires C&NW Bi-Levels
The Illinois Railway Museum took delivery in early January of two ex-Chicago & North Western bi-level coaches that at one time operated in and...
Police called to reported shooting at Rockford apartment complex
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police are investigating a death at an apartment complex on Wednesday night. Deputies with the Winnebago County Sheriff’s...
Shooting at Rockford apartment complex
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Reports of a shooting were made around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Winnebago County Sheriff's Office cars were on the scene. Police...
Winnebago County Clerk’s Office pressed for time to mail out absentee ballots
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - More than 5000 absentee ballots in Winnebago County will be mailed out to voters starting in February, but the Winnebago...
Rockford Region Restaurant Week kicks off
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) - Rockford Restaurant Week is kicks off tomorrow January 25 and it is the perfect time to celebrate the diversity in...
Rockford native, Yale professor wins first game of Jeopardy! tournament
The beat goes on for Rockford native Lloyd Sy after winning another exciting game of Jeopardy! Wednesday to advance to the semifinals in the...
