Rockford IL

NLI’s Legacy Tree Program has announced the 2026 September Tree of the Month is a Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) located at Illinois Street Park, just north of the Rockford city limits in Loves Park and is easily observed along the community’s beloved Riverfront walk maintained by the Rockford Park District.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — State and community leaders recently toured updated facilities at the Family Peace Center following new funding secured for domestic violence survivor services. State Rep. Dave Vella and the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois helped secure approximately $150,000 in state funds for the cen

ROCKFORD — Hard Rock Casino Rockford is preparing to host its fourth annual Hard Rock Jeep Rally, a family-friendly event that brings together live music and food trucks during a showcase of the vehicles. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7 at the casino,...

September just got a whole lot better with pumpkins, corn mazes, donuts and more waiting at this popular Caledonia fall destination.

PECATONICA – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 1 Commander, Captain Ken Benson, has announced the results of three special patrols in Lee, Whiteside and Winnebago counties during August. Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Four local school districts in northern Illinois received funding from a $15 million state initiative designed to help fill vacant teaching positions. The Dakota, Dixon, Rochelle and Rockford school districts are among 100 high-need districts statewide selected to receive a portion of the funds

ROCKFORD — The Bucciferro family marked 18 years in the McDonald’s business on Tuesday by cutting the ribbon on the first of two new restaurants set to open in the city this year. The family-owned business, which operates 45 McDonald’s franchises in Wisconsin and Illinois, celebrated the opening...

INDIANAPOLIS (WTVO) — A Rockford man has been sentenced to 33 years in prison and five years of supervised release for his role in the 2025 armed robbery of an Indianapolis Burger King. According to court documents, on January 16, 2025, 28-year-old Cameron Love entered a Burger King at...

Rock County Felony arrests All listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with felonies. RAMIREZ, ALAIN, 22, of Janesville, two felony counts of first degree recklessly endangering safety, Aug. 24, Mercy Hospital, Janesville. CONANT, HUDSON, 22, of Edgerton, , Aug. 25, Panoramic INC, Janesville. WY

The heat and humidity are making a big comeback across the Stateline today, prompting a Heat Advisory from 12PM until 9PM for Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, McHenry, Carroll, and Whiteside Counties. As of this moment, the heat alerts do not extend into southern Wisconsin. Temperatures this afternoon will climb...