Wisconsin officials report potential measles exposure at 2 travel stops
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
Beloit girl up for Toddler of the Year title
BELOIT — A 3-year-old Beloit girl is at the top of the list of candidates for Toddler of the Year, and votes are set to be tallied Thursday, Aug. 21. Aaliyah Booker, who will turn 4 in October, was ranked No. 1 in the Toddler of the Year contest as of Wednesday morning. Her mother, Gina Jacobson, said she hopes she...
Police: Woman assaulted while walking in Rockford, 1 suspect arrested
A man his sentenced for his role in two 2024 shootings that left a home riddled with bullets. Illinois law requires 911 dispatchers to learn telecommunicator CPR. Illinois law requires 911 dispatchers to learn telecommunicator CPR. Alize Smith sentenced to life in prison for 2021 Belvidere triple murder. Updated: 5...
Rockford officials approve Davis Park renovations
The Rockford City Council approved a $15 million plan to renovate Davis Park, which will include a skatepark, playground, stage, concessions, restrooms, and new paths, with the first phase expected to be completed by June 2026.
‘We needed him to be remembered’: South Beloit school completes story garden dedication to...
The Jack Story Garden Dedication was completed at Prairie Hill Elementary School in honor of Jack Baumann, who tragically died at four-years-old, and will serve as an outdoor classroom space for students to learn and thrive.
City of Rockford prepares for transition to electric vehicles through readiness program
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The city works prepare residents and businesses for the transition to electric vehicles through an EV Readiness Program. The city of Rockford completed the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and ComEd’s EV Readiness Program, implementing policies to make it faster and easier to install EV charging...
New indoor sports center to open in Loves Park with a bigger second phase...
LOVES PARK — A new indoor sports complex is designed to give athletes of all ages and families a place to play and train year-round. Elite Sports Center is a 10,000-square foot training facility with premium arena turf at 6800 Forest Hills Road, which is near the northwest corner of Forest Hills and Riverside...
Devastating fire in Rockford leaves 2 people without a home
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Two people were left without a home after a house fire in Rockford on Monday night. Rockford Fire responded to the scene to find smoke coming from the two-story home on Oak Street at around 8 p.m. Firefighters saved four cats while putting out the fire. No one was injured during […]
Driver Cited After Collision With a Semi-Truck
On Friday morning, August 15, Ogle County deputies, Polo Fire Department, and Polo EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Illinois Route 52 and Freeport Road. After an investigation, it was learned that 46-year-old Stacey Koch of Davis Junction was traveling southbound on Freeport Road, at which time she failed...
Cheap Trick Adds Fall 2025 Tour Dates
Cheap Trick added a batch of new 2025 Fall Tour dates. Fans have additional opportunities to see the Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers in concert in October, November and December. New October 2025 shows for the band from Rockford, Illinois, include stops in Alabama, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Massachusetts....
