Rockford IL

JANESVILLE, Wis. -- A man was found guilty of his seventh offense operating while intoxicated, and three counts of felony bail jumping on Monday.

Belvidere and Boone County residents are being encouraged to fill out damage assessment surveys following recent severe storms.

At the city council meeting August 18, city leaders approved the demolition and asbestos abatement of 17 properties. Those affected by the recent severe wind storm are asked to complete the official Residential Damage Assessment Survey. 2 residents, 4 cats displaced after Rockford house fire. Updated: 8 hours ago. A...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Dr. Ehren Jarrett is stepping down as superintendent of Rockford Public Schools (RPS 205) after 13 years, marking the end of the longest tenure in the district in 60 years. Dr. Jarrett, who began his role in 2013, has overseen significant improvements in the district,...

Do you remember when OSF St. Joseph's Hospital was open in Belvidere, Illinois? You might be shocked to see what it looks like today. I've lived in the Rockford area my entire life, and I am ashamed to admit that I thought SwedishAmerican Medical Center/Belvidere was the only hospital servicing the city.

A 74-year-old man was found dead in a Rock County house fire on Saturday, which was caused by an unintentional fire and the home was not equipped with smoke alarms.

CITY OF BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - The Beloit Police Department is asking residents to stay home Monday night as some roads are experiencing flooding. According to a Facebook post by the city’s police department, authorities are encouraging drivers to turn around if they run into flooded streets. WMTV meteorologists...

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — City officials have approved a multi-million dollar renovation plan for Davis Park, marking a significant step forward after previous budget issues stalled the project. The renovation plan, valued at over $15 million, includes the development of a new skate park, playground, and stage. This...

(WIFR) - Applications are open for seasonal snow and ice removal positions with the Illinois Department of Transportation District 2. Positions are available in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Rock Island, Henry, Whiteside, Lee, Carroll, Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties. Full-time and hourly Winter Highway Maintainers are...