Mercyhealth’s sale of former Rockton Ave. hospital building requires state approval
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Mercyhealth needs a sign-off from the State of Illinois before it hands over its former hospital on N. Rockton Avenue. An application to the Health Facilities & Services Review Board released October 10 reveals the health system’s planned sale to Kingdom Authority International. Records show a...
The Best Dessert Day Freebies Happening in Rockford Right Now
Celebrate National Dessert Day in Rockford with sweet deals from Red Robin, Popeyes, Beef-A-Roo, and more local favorites.
Taylor Swift teams up with Disney for a new series
Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — Taylor Swift announced a six part docuseries coming to Disney Plus this winter along with the entire final performance she did on the Eras Tour. We’re also excited to hear Lady Gaga will be a part of the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ sequel and Kylie Jenner is making her movie debut.
Serial killer expert brings chilling insights to Coronado Theater
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It’s no secret that many people around the world are fascinated by the dark and twisted minds of the world’s most notorious serial killers. Criminologist and best-selling author, Dr. Scott Bonn, invites audiences to step inside the complex and diverse psychology behind some of America’s worst...
McHenry County, IL – Fatal Crash: Single-Vehicle Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured
Marengo, IL – A late-night crash in unincorporated McHenry County left one person dead and another seriously injured Monday night, according to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. on October 13 in the 22800 block of River Road near Marengo. Deputies, along with...
Jury convicts Shyron Henderson in Sinnissippi Park double homicide
A Winnebago County jury has convicted Shyron Henderson, 28, in the killing of Louis Coleman, 27, and Shawn Tatum, 28, in Sinnissippi Park in 2022.
Three teen car thieves caught by Rockford Police early Tuesday morning
Three teens, ages 14 and 16, who stole a car in the early morning hours on Tuesday have been arrested, Rockford Police said.
Woman killed, man hurt in fiery crash in McHenry County
Fire officials said the woman died after the car crashed and caught fire Monday night in McHenry County.
2 businesses to close northern Illinois plants, almost 250 jobs cut
PRINCETON/SAVANNA, Ill. (KWQC) - Two businesses are closing plants in Northern Illinois and cutting almost 250 jobs. Elkay Plumbing in Savanna will close, cutting a total of 178 jobs, and the closure of Ingersoll Rand in Princeton will cost 70 jobs. A total of 178 Elkay workers will be out...
Stellantis to reopen Belvidere Assembly Plant in 2027, add 3,000 jobs
The Belvidere Assembly Plant is set to reopen with the production of two new Jeep vehicles, automaker Stellantis said Tuesday.