Torres’ Strong Performance Leads the Regents to Fourth Place Finish
GENEVA, Ill. -- The Rockford University women's cross country team finished fourth on Saturday at the Bob Schultz Invite. Brianna Torres led the Regents with a 13th-place finish, completing the 6K in 26:24.3. Haylee West and Courtney Murphy finished 22nd and 23rd, respectively, with West crossing the finish line in 27:
Families enjoy outdoor festivities at Belvidere Park District festival
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — The Belvidere Park District hosted the “Up in the Air” festival at Prairie Fields Park, giving local families an opportunity to gather outdoors for a day of park activities. The event featured kite-flying demonstrations along with inflatables, games, crafts and painting. Organizers created...
Roscoe Lions Parade brings Community Pride down Main Street
Main Street will be alive this Sunday morning as the 2026 Roscoe Lions Parade steps off right at 11 a.m., bringing the signature finale Day of the Lions’ 56th Annual Fall Festival to the heart of town. Crowds line the sidewalks shoulder‑to‑shoulder, kids wave from curbside chairs, and the unmistakable sound of drums an
Elmhurst spoils Rockford University’s home opener
Rockford University had its home opener today against the Elmhurst Blue Jays. Rockford held in there with Elmhurst, but the Blue Jays proved too furious, defeating the Regents 28 to 14.
Community gathers to mark century milestone at Freeport High School
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Freeport High School is celebrating a major landmark this week as its building turns 100 years old. Alumni, community members, families and staff gathered on the Moseley Street lawn to commemorate the centennial milestone. The celebration provided visitors with opportunities to take guided tours
‘Shocking but not unique’: Wisconsin police share dashcam footage of vehicle failing to stop...
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in Wisconsin are calling on drivers to slow down and stay focused after they released dashcam footage showing a driver failing to stop for a school crossing guard that was holding up a stop sign. In a social media post from the Janesville Police Department, officials highlight a rising
The Thread: How a Rockford jury decided the fate of serial killer John Wayne...
In early 1980, residents of Winnebago County were called to the courthouse for a task that would place northern Illinois at the center of a case that had captured national attention.
Beloit ends fire, EMS services agreement with nearby communities
BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit is ending fire and EMS services agreement to nearby communities due to what city leaders call "significant disparities," to what the communities have historically paid and the actual cost of maintaining those services.
Du-Pec improves to 4-0 by defeating North Boone
The Du-Pec Rivermen improved to 4-0 Friday evening by defeating the North Boone Vikings 40-20 at Legion Field.
Motorcycle accident near Harrison and Holmes leaves man with life-threatening injuries
A man sustained life-threatening injuries following a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Harrison and Holmes in Rockford on Saturday.

















