Rockford IL

ILLINOIS — Several people were arrested Monday during a drug enforcement operation at a Rochelle gas station, according to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the sheriff’s office’s special operations unit, along with agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration, carried out the operation at the...

ROCKFORD, IL — A key part of the city's plans to become more bike and pedestrian friendly is taking shape on Highcrest Road. Rockford City Council is considering a $120,000 contract with Peoria-based Hanson Professional Services to acquire land and easements needed for the long-awaited "Highcrest Connection"...

Mostly sunny and upper 70’s today with southwest winds 5 - 15 MPH. Showers and thunderstorms likely tonight with some of the storms possibly severe. Window open up at 10 PM through 4 AM. Damaging winds and hail are the primary concerns. Heavy rain will be associated with the thunderstorms. Lows will drop to the...

The Rockford Housing Authority is honoring Manisha Pudasinee during Women’s History Month for her work in communication and community engagement. Her efforts support the agency’s mission to strengthen housing and community programs in Rockford.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WKRC) - A family accepted a $52 million settlement after their child was struck by a vehicle while boarding a school bus at her bus stop. According to court documents from the Winnebago County Court obtained by local outlet WIFR, the student, whose age was not released, was boarding her school...

Good morning! Let's get this new week going with some local and national headlines. Janesville orthodontist Andrew Ellis has bought the former Mac's Pizza Shack property on Milton Avenue. According to Rock County property sale records, Ellis paid $1.03 million for the site. What's a DORA? That's about to become a...

Police arrested a Byron man Thursday after he was allegedly found passed out drunk in his car, in possession of a loaded gun.

WAUZEKA, Wis. (WFRV) – Two people in Wisconsin are now in custody on multiple charges after a K9 helped uncover drugs during a traffic stop. According to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, deputies made contact on Monday, March 23, with what they called a “suspicious” vehicle on Dutch Ridge Road in the Town of...

Loved ones are remembering Roberto Martinez, one of two employees killed in a March 18 explosion at NaturPak in Janesville.

The bus, carrying 25 students, four teachers and the bus driver, crashed head-on into a TDOT dump truck and then a Chevy Trailblazer.