Rockford IL

12 YEARS IN PRISON FOR POPLAR GROVE MAN CONVICTED IN $100,000+ MARENGO BURGLARY. McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that Sean A. Fitzpatrick, 50, of Poplar Grove, Illinois, was sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by the Honorable Judge Tiffany E. Davis following his co

Discussions between Belvidere leaders and DataWatt Energy representatives have been consistent since late 2024, according to more than 200 pages of municipal communication records obtained by Eyewitness News.

JANESVILLE – A Rock County Jail inmate with a history of hate crimes and flinging feces at others was cited again for both in an Aug. 28 incident. Thomas Edward Tuminskas II, 52, of Beloit was charged with assault by a prisoner with a hate-crime modifier for the third time this summer after he allegedly used a styrofoa

BELOIT, Wis. — A Beloit man has been found guilty in connection with a shooting last year.

Somewhere in Illinois, a full grocery cart costs half of what you would expect, and the secret is hiding in plain sight. I stumbled onto this world of overstock aisles, bulk bins, and produce priced so low it almost feels like a mistake. These are the shops where regular families...

The Roscoe Lions are gearing up for the 56th Annual Fall Festival, returning to Leland Park on September 11, 12, and 13, 2026. As one of the area’s longest‑running community traditions, the festival blends classic small‑town charm with big‑weekend entertainment, family activities, and the Lions’ signature hospitality.

The South Beloit community is coming together September 26 to support former officer Sandy Messenger during her recovery from throat cancer.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Labor Day weekend to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Friday, September 4th, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 7th. The following

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — UW Health has received a $10 million federal grant to expand maternal health care services across its Rockford and Elgin campuses. Provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the funding will focus on physical health, mental health and social needs during pregnancy. The...

Jessica’s Restaurant, a longtime staple of our dining scene, has released a new update on its rebuilding progress — and while the process is taking longer than hoped, the message is clear: Jessica’s is coming back, refreshed and ready for its next chapter. In a post titled...