Did an Illinois firefighter have a secret he was willing to kill for?
When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.
Signs You’ve Lived in Illinois For Way Too Long
If you've lived in Illinois long enough, you know there are certain things you don't even question anymore.
Rockford’s ‘Get ‘er done’ chairman dies at age 72
ROCKFORD, IL — A longtime public servant known for his " get 'er done " attitude and who led the Winnebago County Board for 12 years has died at age 72. Former Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen was first elected to county government in 1984. After leaving the board for several years in the 90s, he...
City of Beloit and Town of Beloit to consider fire and EMS consolidation
BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - The City of Beloit and The Town of Beloit consider consolidating fire and emergency medical services. Leaders from the Beloit City Council and the Town of Beloit Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, Feb. 2 to discuss the consolidation proposal. “Both communities face similar pressures with...
Suspect, alleged accomplice in Stumpy’s Bar shooting arrested
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A couple days following a shooting at a bar on the city’s southeast side, the Rockford Police Department now has a suspect in custody. Aaron Boyle, 23, of Rockford, faces several charges:. Attempted Murder. Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm. Aggravated Battery (Discharge of a Firearm)
Illinois Firefighter’s Fatal Secret: Pregnant EMT’s Death in Arson Blaze
Grim Findings at the Fire Scene (Image Credits: Unsplash) Mt. Morris, Illinois – Firefighters battled a fierce house fire on Thanksgiving Eve 2020 and uncovered the strangled body of 27-year-old EMT Melissa Lamesch on her kitchen floor, just days before she was due to give birth.[1][2]. Grim Findings at...
Rockford man charged in armed robbery, home invasion on 9th Street
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A 21-year-old man faces charges in connection with a home invasion and armed robbery investigation that began late last year. Demarland Rollins of Rockford is charged with three counts of home invasion, three counts of armed robbery and unlawful possession of a weapon. Investigators say...
McAlister’s Deli coming to Rockford, new location set for 2026
A national fast-food sandwich shop is coming to Rockford, with a location near the Perryville Meijer grocery store.
Pretrial release violation leads to arrest of South Beloit man charged with attempted murder
A South Beloit man who was released pretrial after being accused of domestic battery, and later charged with attempted murder, has been arrested for failing to return to court.
Major Rockford Street Lane Closure Set for Water Main Repairs
A temporary eastbound lane closure on Auburn Street in Rockford, Illinois is scheduled January 30 to allow crews to complete water main repairs, with access maintained and no detours planned.
