Rockford IL

BELOIT, Wis. -- A food pantry in Beloit is urging donations following a significant spike in families in need.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Voices of joy and celebration filled the Tebala Event Center Saturday night for Gigi’s Playhouse’s annual ‘I Have a Voice’ Gala. Organizers said this is a night dedicated to celebrating individuals with down syndrome and the community which supports them. The gala...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Downtown Rockford was transformed into a festive Halloween scene on Saturday afternoon during the 10th annual Spook the Blocks event. Children dressed in a variety of costumes, ranging from Spider-Man to a Starbucks drink, participated in the event, collecting candy from local businesses. Rick...

Escape to one of the Midwest's most serene landscapes, where waterfalls, bridges, and ancient design traditions create a world apart from everyday life.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around byron.

CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Ill — Four years after the disappearance of Melissa Trumpy, investigators say the case remains active as law enforcement agencies continue to follow new leads. Trumpy, who lived in Monticello, Wisconsin, was last seen the night of Oct. 26, 2021, and is believed to have been...

The Winnebago County Highway Department (WCHD) announced that an Open House Public Hearing has been scheduled from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on November 5, 2025 at Roscoe Village Hall, 10631 Main St., Roscoe, Illinois 61073, for the purpose of discussing two separate projects (SN 101-3016):. Rehabilitation of the...

BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — The City of Beloit is moving forward in its search for a new police chief, announcing three finalists for the position. The candidates include Anthony Miceli, the current Chief of Police in Geneva, Wisconsin; Schonella Stewart, Commander of Patrol for the Oak Park Police Department; and Ty...

A 57-year-old Beloit, Wisconsin, woman has been scheduled to appear in Scott County Court after an apparent arson at a Davenport Kwik Star earlier this month, according to Scott County Court records. Deanne Chance faces felony charges of first- and second-degree arson, as well as interference with official acts –...

Shawn Bunton, Jr, 24, accused of stabbing 37-year-old Kyle Stephens to death beneath the Whitman Street Bridge earlier this month, is in custody Friday afternoon.