Hangry Joe’s chicken restaurant opens Saturday, Sept. 21, in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – After spending months building out a space that consisted of only four walls and a dirt floor, the local...
Teddy Swims’ drummer, Rockford native DeAndre Hembly, reunites with Auburn CAPA teacher
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — DeAndre Hembly, currently touring with “Lose Control” and “The Door” singer Teddy Swims, reunited with his Auburn CAPA instructor...
Police ask the community for help finding missing teen girl
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community for assistance in finding a missing 17-year-old girl. ...
Rockford’s Beloved Festival Of Frights Needs Help Pulling Off the Best Scare Yet!
The Festival of Frights is a family-friendly, free light drive-thru that has become a beloved Halloween tradition for families all over the Rockford area,...
Loves Park Woman Wins Big on Wheel of Fortune
A Rockford area woman was on Wheel of Fortune earlier this week. Her name is Jess Brady, a Loves Park resident who applied and...
Rockford man charged with attempted arson, battery is still not in custody
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police is still looking for Mondrellus Leach, 33, for allegedly strangling a woman and trying to set her...
Demolition of Grand Avenue buildings in downtown Beloit to begin Monday
A long-anticipated demolition project will soon be underway in downtown Beloit. Crews will begin removing rooftop units at 80 and 100 E. Grand Ave....
Student fight sends Auburn High School into lockdown
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Classes resume at Auburn High School after a fight sends the school into lockdown. According to the Rockford Public School...
Suspended Rockford driver accused of fleeing police for the second time
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Deputies arrested Bradley Woodcock, 41, for allegedly fleeing the police for the second time and driving on...
Rockford Kindercare Teacher Praised for Being a Beacon Of Light
Discover the heartwarming story of Ms. Jeanna Cottrell, recognized as Teacher of the Week by 97ZOK. Known for her caring nature and dedication to...
