Three men arrested in connection with Beloit shootings
Beloit Police announced the arrests of three men in connection with three separate shootings over the past week.
Caregivers strike for better pay and benefits in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Workers at Mosaic, a Rockford non-profit organization, have gone on strike demanding better pay and benefits. Mosaic supports individuals with disabilities and medical issues, providing services ranging from housing to health care. A new state law that took effect in January granted employees...
Rockford man faces felony charges after two injured in dog attack
Marcus Bostic, 39, faces charges of aggravated battery after two men were attacked by his dogs on Saturday, police said.
Downtown Rockford may soon welcome Palace Wine Bar
A new wine bar could soon join the downtown Rockford dining scene.
Free laundry program helps Rockford students and seniors stay fresh this fall
Molina Healthcare of Illinois is extending its free laundry programs for students and seniors in Rockford through November. The initiative is a collaboration with the Resident Officer Community Keepers Rockford Police Department, Inclusive Public Service Communities and 5 Alarm Coin Laundry. The Fresh for Learning...
Ogle County mom pleads guilty to killing son, 7, sentenced to 35 years
Sarah Safranek pleaded guilty to killing her son, 7-year-old Nathaniel Burton, in her Oregon home in 2021. She has been sentenced to spend 35 years in prison.
Rockford’s Little Caesars goes counter-free with fully self-service store
Little Caesars has eliminated counter staff from its 11th Street location by transforming it into a fully self-service store.
Police subdue man who tried to disarm officer at Rockford McDonald’s, authorities say
Police said a man banned from a Rockford McDonald's attempted to steal an officer's gun when he was approached for a trespassing complaint.
Peterson Meadows hosts annual Veterans Day ceremony for residents
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Peterson Meadows, a local senior living center, held a ceremony Tuesday afternoon to honor its veteran residents. Attendees of the ceremony were treated to a lunch and listened to speakers share their experiences as veterans. “That fellowship, that coming together, that is what we look...
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center marks 30 years of cancer treatment center
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - For 30 years, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Patricia D. Pepe Center for Cancer Care has served the greater Rockford area. The center offers everything a patient needs in their treatment plan. “We have medical oncology. We have our lab, we do offer genetics. It’s just...

















