Monroe man charged after 11-mile, 100 mph pursuit in Illinois
ROCK CITY, Ill. — A 21-year-old Monroe man was arrested in Illinois late Monday night after authorities said he began an approximately 11-mile high speed pursuit.
Rockford City Council approves zoning changes, housing projects and infrastructure contracts
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford City Council approved a series of zoning, infrastructure, housing and tourism-related measures during its Oct. 5 meeting, including plans for new commercial and industrial development, transitional housing, stormwater improvements and a regional tourism district. Among the zoning ac
Addiction Recovery Clinic Sees Increase of 7-OH Patients as Feds Seek to Crack Down...
Federal officials and addiction specialists in the Chicago area are sounding the alarm on a highly potent and addictive drug that can be found at gas stations and vape shops amid a crackdown effort by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. 7-OH, or 7-Hydroxymitragynine, is a synthetic compound related to Kratom,...
Great Pumpkin Giveaway returns to Beloit McDonald’s with Shrek-inspired theme
BELOIT, Wis. — Bucciferro Family McDonald’s is bringing its Great Pumpkin Giveaway back this Halloween with an event that transforms one of its restaurants into a Shrek-inspired adventure into the Far Far Away kingdom. This year’s event takes place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at...
Rockford man faces weapons charges after traffic stop in Roscoe
A Rockford man was arrested and charged with several offenses, including illegal firearm possession, after police found a loaded handgun in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Roscoe.
Winnebago County cold cases: Stateline crimes that remain unsolved
According to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office, more than 150 homicide investigations have been conducted by the agency over the past half-century.
Three people cited during protest at Rockford Radisson Hotel
Rockford police cited three individuals for ordinance violations and resisting an officer during a Tuesday night protest outside the Radisson Hotel amid unverified claims of ICE activity and a disputed injury involving a juvenile.
Qdoba and Dave’s Hot Chicken are set to open in Machesney Park in 2027
National restaurant chains QDOBA and Dave's Hot Chicken are scheduled to open in Machesney Park, Illinois, in 2027.
Judge denies Duane Meyer’s request for a new trial in Byron double murder case
An Ogle County judge denied a motion for a new trial filed by Duane Meyer, who was convicted of murdering his ex-wife and young son in a 2016 Byron house fire.
UPDATE: Suspect identified in Tomah hammer attack
Tomah Police have identified a Rockford, Illinois man as the suspect involved in an attempted homicide on Tuesday. They said that Derek Allen Johnson, 38, was taken into custody following the incident. Chief Eric Pedersen said that Johnson has what they’re describing as a full extradition warrant through the Illinois..
