Man dies following crash on U.S. Highway 14 in Rock Co.
EMERALD GROVE, Wis. — A "serious" Wednesday morning crash on U.S. Highway 14 in the Town of Bradford has claimed the life of a man, according to the Rock County Sheriff's Office.
Freeport’s Re-Fresh program to continue in 2026
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — The city of Freeport announced it will run Re-Fresh Freeport again for 2026. “If you see a pile of garbage that’s not very pleasing to the eye, it doesn’t make you feel extremely safe,” said communications director Bryan Bridge. In 2024, the city experienced a crisis in illegal dumping, so...
Marengo resident suffers serious injury while clearing snowplow clog
A Marengo man was hospitalized after becoming injured while clearing a clog in his snow plow Saturday afternoon.
The First Airport Shoe Scanner Was Created By An Rockford Eagle Scout
It was 15-year-old Josh Pfluger, who was in the final stages of becoming an Eagle Scout, who came up with the design that would save wait times at O'Hare.
Three years in, Trinity’s Closet continues to warm Rockford
Trinity's Closet, at Trinity Lutheran Church, has been providing coats for the last three winters.
YMCA in Loves Park to double fitness center size, add 24-hour access
LOVES PARK — The YMCA of Rock River Valley is expanding the fitness center at the Northeast Family YMCA, doubling the size of the space and adding 24-hour access to patrons with upgraded membership. The 18-year-old facility, at 8451 Orth Road, will add 4,000 square feet of fitness space...
Illinois Has Several Days of Snow and Dangerous Cold Temps Coming
Winter has officially settled in, and it looks like the snow is here to stay for a while. Get your shovels ready, folks.
Rockton’s La Croute Bakery thrives under young entrepreneur’s vision
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO) — Anna Pipitone, a 25-year-old entrepreneur, is celebrating the success of her bakery, La Croute Bakery, located in Rockton, Illinois. Pipitone, who was born and raised in Rockton, opened La Croute Bakery on October 10th last year. She is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, where she...
United Auto Workers claim Hard Rock Casino Rockford employees need union
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Around a dozen members of the United Auto Workers huddle off S. Lyford Road. Some hold signs showing the UAW’s logo of people holding hands and forming a wheel; others carry a “Union, Yes” checkbox. John Mann wields the latter as he waves...
New Rockford shop offers mailing, shipping and resources to help small businesses grow
ROCKFORD — A new storefront in the shopping center near Valli Produce aims to be a one-stop resource for mailing, printing, packaging and a multitude of business service needs. MAS Mail & Print Center is now open at 5970 E. State St., which is next to Oscar’s Pub &...
