Twice-deported man sentenced to about 14 years after record Green Bay cocaine seizure
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A Mexican national twice deported from the U.S. was sentenced to about 14 years in federal prison for leading a cocaine trafficking conspiracy and illegally re-entering the country, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin said. Ruben Salgado-Espinoza, 51, was sentenced...
No wake order in effect on Rock River in Winnebago County
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Following the recent severe storms and heavy rainfall, no wake restrictions are in effect for the Rock River in Winnebago County, according to the sheriff’s office. With high water levels and large debris creating dangerous conditions, boaters are strongly encouraged to stay off the river...
Sandbag materials available for people in Beloit
BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - Sandbag materials are available for people who live in Beloit, in case of any flooding. City of Beloit announced Thursday that sand and sandbags can be picked up at Telfer Park, at 2101 Cranston Road. People will need to bring their own shovels and make the bags themselves. Residents were asked to only take what they need.
Rockford-based tailor opens second location in Oakbrook Terrace
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Tad More Tailoring celebrates the grand opening of its new location on Thursday, marking an important milestone for the business. A video with related coverage is attached to this article. At 11 a.m., April 16, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place outside the business’ second location at...
Suspect charged in 2020 fatal shooting at Rockford barber shop
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A man faces charges nearly six years after a man was killed in a shooting at a Rockford barber shop. Delaneo Love, 39, is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. On June 6, 2020,...
Forrestville Valley School District discusses $10M facility expansion proposal
FORRESTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Forrestville Valley School District residents had a chance to weigh in Wednesday night on a proposed $10 million facility expansionan at Forreston Junior/Senior High School. The district’s Board of Education held a public hearing to gather input on a plan to sell bonds to fund the...
Stateline journalist discusses data center safeguards and historic Rockford building
(This interview was edited for clarity) Jason Cregier: It has been a busy week for news in Rockford, so we called on Kevin Haas of the Rock River Current to discuss some of the top stories of the week. Kevin, thanks for joining us. Kevin Haas: Jason, always happy to...
Rock River expected to reach flood stage Saturday; Machesney Park sets up free sandbag...
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The Village of Machesney Park is advising residents who live along the Rock River and in other low-lying areas to keep an eye on river conditions and prepare for potential minor flooding. Officials said the Rock River measured 7.65 feet at the Latham Road river...
Photos: Inside the Victorian era home at the former Village Green property in Rockford
ROCKFORD — A Victorian-era home at 2520 N. Main St. is listed for sale for $99,800 on Rockford’s North End. The house, built by Otis Eddy in 1876, is in a commercial zoning district. The most recent owners, a Dixon couple who wanted to restore it and live in it after retiring, have put it back on the market after learning the city wants...
They dreamed of restoring this Victorian era Rockford home. Now, it’s going back on...
ROCKFORD — Mike and Gloria Heath envisioned the 150-year-old former farmstead home along North Main Street as the perfect place to retire. They bought the two-story grand Victorian home, which stands out at 2520 North Main St. for its yellow siding and green roof, last summer when Village Green sold the south half of its former North End store. The buildings on...
