New medical rehabilitation hospital coming to Beloit
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — A new medical rehabilitation hospital will soon come to Beloit. Clear-Sky Health broke ground Wednesday morning on a new medical rehabilitation hospital in Beloit. Clear-Sky Health is a nationwide group of hospitals specializing in rehabilitative care, with 15 locations throughout the United State
Morgan Sommerio crowned 2026 Winnebago County Fair queen
PECATONICA — A college student who one day hopes to use music therapy to help young patients through their time at a children’s hospital has been named this year’s Winnebago County Fair queen. Morgan Sommerio, 19, of Pecatonica was crowned Miss Winnebago County Fair on Wednesday during...
Illinois man charged 8 months after infant son’s suffocation death
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. - An Illinois man has been charged eight months after authorities say his 5-month-old son suffocated after being left unattended in a bed for about seven hours. Father charged in son's death. What we know:. Mount Prospect police said 19-year-old Kelvin Rudolph, of Rockford, was arrested Monday...
Owner of Hemp 1848 shops arrested for allegedly selling illegal THC in southern Wisconsin
The owner of three southern Wisconsin Hemp 1848 stores was arrested for allegedly selling illegal THC products following a multi-agency investigation.
Beloit Shots-Fired Call Draws Three Police Agencies, Person Held for Questioning
Gunfire broke out on the 1300 block of Keeler Avenue in Beloit around midday Sunday, sending three separate police agencies converging on the residential street. No injuries were reported, but investigators say the case remains open days later with no charges yet filed. Police were dispatched to the scene at...
Machesney Park’s New 7 Brew Coffee Is Giving Away Unlimited Free Drinks This Week
A brand-new 7 Brew is opening in Machesney Park, and you can grab free drinks with no purchase or limit during the celebration.
Illinois Tollway approves largest toll hike in state history
The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved a $26.5 billion capital program called "Driving Connections" that will implement the largest toll rate hike in state history starting January 1, 2027.
Velvet Robot Coffee Lab announces it will shut down its Rockford location
Velvet Robot Coffee Lab will permanently close its Rockford store on September 19 due to issues with its building.
Former Stone Eagle Tavern owner Jimmy Vitale pleads guilty to forgery
Former Stone Eagle Tavern and Cliffbreakers owner Jimmy Vitale pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to two years of probation in Winnebago County court as part of a tax evasion case.
AREA SPORTSSHORTS: Carlson joining Golden Eagles staff
ROCKFORD — Madison Carlson, who starred at South Beloit High School and Rock Valley College before capping her college career as a standout at Northern Illinois University, has been hired as an assistant softball coach by the Golden Eagles. Rock Valley College head softball coach and athletic director Darin Monroe anno

















