Rockford IL

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — North Park Fire Protection District Interim Chief Jay Alms pushed back against recent claims regarding department emergency response capabilities and district leadership following a public statement and board of trustees meeting. Concerns surfaced after reports alleged the district was lef

The 56th Annual Roscoe Lions Fall Festival returns to Leland Park on September 11–13, 2026, bringing three days of carnival rides, live music, family traditions, and one of the biggest community raffles in the Stateline region. Whether you’re a longtime attendee or planning your first visit, here are the 10 things you

ROCKFORD — A publicly traded real estate development and asset management company is forging a partnership with church leaders to revive a west side hospital property that the church took ownership of about a year ago. Global Asset Management Group and Pastors Melvin and Sheila Brown of Kingdom Authority...

Some of the best discoveries in Illinois happen when you least expect them – when you turn down a gravel road on a whim and end up somewhere that completely rewrites your idea of a perfect weekend. Hidden away in the northern part of the state is a small farm zoo that has families coming back year after year, and it is

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Remaining items inside Perry Elementary School are being offered to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. The event began in the early evening and runs through 7 p.m. This follows the closure of Perry Elementary School earlier this year. The facility was closed after...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Communities across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin will gather Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Memorial ceremonies, tributes to first responders, a symbolic stair-climbing challenge and a blood drive are among the events planned for Sept.

Rockford police are investigating a possible shooting incident reported last night on 14th Street. Authorities responded to reports of shots fired, leading to a large police presence. The area has since reopened, and the department is working to gather more information.

Regional restaurant chain Scramblers is set to expand into Rockford with a new breakfast and brunch location at the Perryville Commons development.

Multiple agencies responded to the Town of Beloit Thursday morning after reports of a missing elderly person, according to the Town of Beloit Police Department.

ABC Supply Stadium in Beloit is getting a spooky makeover this October. The home of the Sky Carp will transform into the Stadium of Screams for a frightening new Halloween experience.