Winnebago County secures housing funds despite government shutdown risks
Housing assistance funds in Winnebago and Boone counties will remain available during the months of November and December, even in the event of a prolonged government shutdown, the agencies announced Monday.
Rockford promotes 16-year veteran Rebecca Tyo to Fire Chief
The Fire and Police Commission announced the selection of Rebecca Tyo, a 16-year veteran of the Rockford Fire Department.
Stephenson County coroner resigns, leaving county in search of replacement
Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall has appointed Chief Deputy Coroner Duane Collman to serve as coroner until a replacement for Brian Halverson can be found by the Selection Committee, after Halverson resigned on October 9th.
Ho-Chunk Nation Secures Funding for Casino Resort in Wisconsin
The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin has obtained $610 million in senior secured credit facilities to finance a new casino resort in Beloit, near the Illinois border. KeyBanc Capital Markets served as the left lead arranger, joint bookrunner and administrative agent. The financing closed on September 26 and will support...
Ogle County man injured after being run over by own truck
A 63-year-old man from Monroe Center was injured after being run over by his own truck while attempting to push it out of a ditch.
Marlon Wayans, Boy George & Culture Club to perform at Hard Rock Rockford
Boy George & Culture Club and Marlon Wayans are set to perform at Hard Rock Casino Rockford early next year, with tickets going on sale October 17th.
Check your ticket: Winning $1M Illinois Lottery ticket sold at Rochelle gas station
A $1 million winning Powerball ticket was sold at a Rochelle gas station on Sunday night.
Hispanic man found dead in Belvidere pond identified
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — The Boone County Coroner has released the name of a Hispanic man who was found dead in a pond in Spencer Park in September. According to the Belvidere Police Department, officers were called to the park, at 825 N. Appleton Road, around 12:50 p.m. on September 15th. Juan Lopez Garcia, 59, […]
Bourbon Street Lounge in Rockford to permanently close
Bourbon Street Lounge in Rockford, Illinois has announced that it will be closing permanently.
Over 650 cities and towns in Illinois to retain 1% grocery tax
Over 650 municipalities in Illinois have adopted an ordinance to establish a 1% local grocery tax, which will continue to be applied to groceries even after the state eliminates the tax in January 2026.