Armed standoff ends with arrest of at Rockford’s Great Oaks Apartments
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police have arrested an armed man who engaged in a standoff with authorities at the Great Oaks Apartments complex early Thursday. Officers were called to an apartment in the 4800 block of Linden Road around 5:51 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, for reports of an armed man who refused to […]
The Thread: The Tammy Tracey case
The Thread - Tammy Tracey disappeared on May 27, 1987, after going to Searls Park to wax her car. She never arrived for a planned meeting with a family member later that day.
Rockford Construction Update: Road Closures and Davis Park Changes
Sidewalks, lighting and roadway work continue in Rockford, while Davis Park remains closed for major improvements. Here's what drivers and riverwalk users need to know.
Wes Moore campaigns for David Crowley, joins Point Taken
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is bringing his record on child poverty, economic development and public safety to Wisconsin as he campaigns alongside Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley. Moore is scheduled to join the Milwaukee County executive Friday for campaign stops in Racine, Kenosha, Beloit and Milwaukee as Wisconsin’s race for...
Suspect in custody after barricade situation in Rockford early Friday morning
A suspect is now in custody after Rockford police worked overnight Friday to clear a barricade situation.
Illinoisans: Unclaimed $250,000 Lucky Day Lotto Prize Is About to Expire
Illinois Lottery is searching for a Chicago Lucky Day Lotto winner with a $250,000 prize set to expire in November.
Police: Rockford man arrested on attempted murder charges after woman hospitalized with severe injuries
A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly severely beating a woman, according to the Rockford Police Department.
Historic Victorian home in Rockford gets second life as affordable housing
The Rockford City Council approved a special use permit Monday night for the conversion of the historic Otis Eddy House into a single-room occupancy-style housing development.
$705 million Ho-Chunk casino opens this month
BELOIT, Wisc. — The Ho-Chunk Nation is poised to open its largest gaming operation yet, a new $705 million facility offering over 1,300 slot-machines only one mile from the Illinois border. The casino, which will open on Oct. 23, is located in Beloit, Wisconsin, near three cities: Milwaukee is...
The Nielsen Trust will headline Diamonds with a Cheap Trick-inspired set list in Rockford
ROCKFORD — This year’s Diamonds gala will celebrate one of the city’s most recognizable rock families. The Nielsen Trust — Rick Nielsen, Daxx Nielsen, Miles Nielsen and Kelly Steward —will headline the event on Thursday, Dec. 17 at Hard Rock Live, 7801 E. State St. The event will feature a charity concert and conversation over Cheap Trick songs written by Rick Nielsen.
