Rockford IL

Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with felonies. EUBANKS, CORMETHEUS, 41, of Beloit, resisting an officer causing a soft tissue injury to officer, felony bail jumping, felony bail jumping, felony bail jumping, felony bail jumping, June 11, E. Memorial Dri

The School District of Beloit is facing significant budget challenges due to a more than 40 percent decline in student enrollment over the last decade. School district officials say they’ll have to cut the budget by $5.7 million this year and $8 million next year, which could result in the elimination of 35 to 45 staff

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A garage fire in Machesney Park this month, caused by a lithium-ion battery, is serving as a warning to homeowners about the dangers associated with these power sources. North Park officials state that lithium-ion batteries, found in everyday devices, can quickly become dangerous if damage

ROCKFORD — The brothers behind Olivo Taco and other businesses are preparing to open a new international grocery store in the former Save-A-Lot space on South Alpine Road. Brothers Mahmud and Said Zatar have partnered with Wadhah Alshammam and Alex Albusisi for the future Olivo Supermarket, 2514 S. Alpine Road, in the

Behind this morning’s round of storms, we’re now watching for the development of a wake low. This can lead to a quick surge in winds even after the storms move out and push to our south. For this, a Special Weather Statement has been issued for the highlighted...

STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Traffic on U.S. 20 west of Freeport is back open after a serious crash Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 2:30 p.m. June 17, the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office asked drivers to avoid U.S. 20 between Five Corners and Crossroads roads. Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall...

The volunteer-led Rockford 4th of July Civic Committee is closing in on its target but still needs community support to make the annual display possible.

ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - Police in Rochelle urge travelers to use caution due to reports of downed trees and wires following a round of storms Wednesday morning. Authorities said they’ve received reports of damage in the following locations:. Lakeview Drive and Seventh Street. Ninth Street and Fifth Avenue. Seventh...

Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — Tonight, on Instachat, we’re talking about Zendaya’s recent happenings in her personal and professional life, and a happy birthday to North West!. It has been confirmed. Tom Holland and Zendaya are indeed married. Tom confirmed this in a recent Esquire interview when he was asked about fake weddi

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Heavy rains and winds ripped the facade from Royal Oaks Antiques the night a tornado touched down in Stephenson County. On April 14, bricks and wood from a more than 100-year-old building fell onto downtown Freeport’s East Spring Street. The antique store opened at the...