Former die-cast toy factory may get Rockford landmark status
ROCKFORD — A former tool-and-die shop where miniature die-cast vehicles were once made may be granted landmark status in the city. The former A & E Tool and Gage, 1202 Eddy Ave., was designed in the Streamline Moderne architectural style that focuses on aerodynamic, smooth and curved building edges. Those features were
Senior apartment complex in Machesney Park wins tax credits key to construction
MACHESNEY PARK — The Illinois Housing Development Authority has awarded tax credits to support the development of a new senior living apartment complex at the corner of Perryville Road and Vaughndale Drive, which is roughly a block north of AMC Showplace 14. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit is key...
Rochelle woman airlifted to hospital following serious crash
OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A 68-year-old Rochelle woman was flown to the hospital following a single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon. The crash happened around 3 p.m. July 13, in the 13000 block of E. Bethel Road. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office says Lisa Andrews was driving west on East Bethel Road when her vehicle le
Rockford fire crews rescue woman who fell behind concrete wall
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A woman is expected to be OK after she fell into a steep, wooded ditch behind a concrete wall. The Rockford Fire Department says Monday night its crews were called to help with the technical rescue. Specialized teams used rope systems and an aerial ladder to...
Chicago man found guilty of 2021 Rockford murder
34-year-old Marnell Fulton was found guilty of a 2021 Rockford murder, according to the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office.
Woman rescued after falling into steep ditch in Rockford, fire department says
A woman was rescued Monday night after falling into a steep ditch, according to the Rockford Fire Department.
Father and son charged with obstruction in Illinois I-39 car crash case
Danny White faces obstruction charges after falsely reporting his car stolen prior to his son, Evan White, crashing and abandoning it on I-39 last year.
Two teenagers seriously injured in two-vehicle crash in Town of Center
TOWN OF CENTER, Wis. (WBAY) - Two teenagers were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of County Road EE and Wege Road in the Town of Center, according to the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to...
Freeport firefighters adapt operations to combat extreme summer heat
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) — Extreme heat adds stress to firefighters responding to any call, and the Freeport Fire Department has adjusted its operations to keep crews safe during mid-summer heatwaves. Lt. Ernest Stabenow III said the department takes precautions from the moment a call comes in. “We plan ahead....
Rockford City Market is Bringing Art In The Alley!
Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — We’re hanging out with Rachel Larson, Executive Director, of Rockford City Market to talk about the upcoming weekend theme!. This weekend’s theme is Art in the Alley and will feature some fantastic specialty tents, artists, and music!. There will be seven theme night...

















