2 hurt in rollover crash on I-39 South near Rockford
Chester Weger, the man convicted of slaying a woman at an Illinois state park in 1960, has died, according to a report from Shaw Local. He was 86 years old. Seniors and their families will be able to learn about everything from health and wellness to community programs and support services during a Senior Expo in...
Rockford City Council committee moves forward 2 residential housing proposals totaling more than 200...
ROCKFORD — Aldermen on Monday moved forward a pair of residential development proposals that could bring more than 200 residences to east Rockford. One promises 24 two-bedroom luxury condos at 5918 Elaine Drive behind the former Kmart on East State Street. Those will be sold as owner-occupied homes with a condo...
Vehicle goes up in flames in Boone Co. after ‘fender bender’
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A vehicle fire Monday morning sends crews to Interstate 90. Around 9:20 a.m., the Boone County Fire Protection District #2 was called to mile marker 31 ¼ westbound on I-90 for reports of a vehicle fire. First responders found an SUV fully engulfed near...
Multiple counties in the stateline to receive aerial treatment to control spongy moths
(WIFR) - The scheduled spongy moth treatment will take place in the area June 27, weather permitting. The U.S. Forest Service will spray Oregon and rural Ogle County, Freeport and rural Stephenson County and two areas in rural JoDaviess County. The spongy moth is a non-native pest that can strip...
‘I could be dead,’ Rockford teenager reflects on traumatic experience after hit-and-run
On Friday, June 20th, 15-year-old Alice Hunt was involved in what police are calling a hit-and-run incident.
Two Charged As Result of Multi-Agency Investigation
In state news, the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation has announced that charges have been filed in Rock and Dane Counties against two individuals following a multi-agency investigation. According to criminal complaints, Paul VanDuyne Jr. and Andrea Whitaker are accused of conspiring...
Best Indoor Dog Parks and Playgrounds Near Rockford
Over the weekend, I tried to find a spot to beat the heat where I could take the dog out for some exercise, but no matter how far north you could drive, temperatures were still brutally hot. Even in shaded areas with plenty of water, the sun and muggy conditions...
Rockford gang member sentenced to 6+ years in prison on drug dealing, weapons charges
Jovino Ramirez, a Rockford gang member, was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm charges after being found with cocaine, methamphetamine, and a loaded handgun during a traffic stop.
Ogle County woman accused of DUI after hitting utility poles
LEAF RIVER, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested a Foreston woman for drunk driving after she took down two utility poles and several trees in a crash Sunday afternoon. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, around 4:55 p.m., deputies were called to a crash scene in the 7100 block of Illinois Route 2. Police said […]
Everything to Know About ‘Betting for Beloit’ Star Konya Hendricks Schuh
Her mom is a powerful self-made billionaire, and now she's stepping into the spotlight herself.
