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.
Mother-and-daughter duo open new salon in downtown Rockford, their second location
ROCKFORD — A mother-and-daughter team has opened a new full-service salon and spa in downtown, giving the duo a second location for their business that brings multiple beauty services under one roof. Meraki Salon + Studio opened Monday at 202 W. State St., suite 101, which is on the...
Hot and humid with strong storms possible
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Showers and storms, some of which could be strong to severe, could make their way into parts of the stateline tonight. Temperatures will ease up a bit tomorrow, with highs in the upper 80s with heat index values in the middle 90s. The stateline is also outlined in a marginal risk for strong to...
Rockford man faces drug trafficking charges after ramming police car
A man who attempted to flee from Rockford police and rammed a squad car was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after a search of his vehicle revealed over seven grams of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
Head-on crash in Rock County claims life of 26-year-old man from Winnebago
A 26-year-old man from Winnebago was killed in a head-on crash on W Hy 81 in Rock County on Sunday night, while the occupants of the other vehicle were taken to local hospitals for serious injuries.
Turkey terror named ‘Karl’ torments residents of Rockton, Illinois
Residents of Rockton are crying "fowl" over a rogue turkey named "Karl" who has been causing trouble in the town.
‘You guys showed up,’ Rockford hosts inaugural Ironman 70.3 race
The first Ironman 70.3 race in Illinois took place in Rockford on Sunday and thousands of athletes competed.
Illinois 64 railroad crossing in Ogle County set to close for maintenance
DIXON, Ill. (WIFR) - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces the temporary closure of a railroad crossing on Illinois 64. Starting June 23, Illinois 64 will be closed at the Illinois Railway crossing in Kings in Ogle County, two miles west of Illinois 251. Railroad crews will perform maintenance on...
Stephenson County home listings asked for less money in May – see the current...
The median home in Stephenson County listed for $192,000 in May, down 2.1% from the previous month's $196,200, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows . Compared to May 2024, the median home list price increased 31.4% from $150,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in...
