Rockford police chase and arrest suspected drug dealer
Logan Smith, 34, was arrested on the Fourth of July after attempting to evade police during an arrest, and was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia, cannabis, cash, and MDMA pills.
Expect delays: Bridge repairs on U.S. 20 in Winnebago County start Wednesday
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill (WTVO) — Drivers in rural Winnebago County should prepare for potential delays starting Wednesday as crews begin repairs on a bridge over Grove Creek on U.S. 20. The eastbound side of the bridge will see repairs on the road deck and approaches, though one lane will...
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department honors late firefighter with commemorative brick
ROSCOE — The Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department has paid tribute to late firefighter and paramedic John Morgan by placing a commemorative brick outside of its headquarters. The brick bearing Morgan’s name was placed Monday on the memorial patio in front of Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department Station 1, 10544 Main St. It’s intende
Roscoe Road Bridge closure to disrupt residents, local businesses
Residents and nearby businesses say the bridge's closure will significantly affect daily commutes and operations. The bridge is set...
Rock County residents may apply for FEMA assistance after April storm
JANESVILLE — FEMA announced Monday that homeowners and renters with uninsured damage to their primary home, personal property loss or disaster-related emergency needs from the April 17 storm may start applying for FEMA assistance. The announcement outpaces FEMA’s work setting up a disaster assistance service center in
The Pec Playhouse Theatre will celebrate its new space this month
Five years ago, a Pecatonica theater's roof collapsed due to snow and ice. This month the groundbreaking for its new location will take place. Laurie Miller is the treasurer and capital campaign manager for the Pec Playhouse Theatre. She said since the collapse, they’ve had to do smaller plays at churches.
Attempted murder suspect flees scene after shooting driver in Rockford
Arnold Tapia, 29, is wanted by the Rockford Police Department for attempted murder after allegedly shooting a driver and chasing him on foot after he crashed into a pole early Friday.
Barricaded subject situation in Rockford, police urge public to avoid area
Rockford Police are currently dealing with a barricaded subject in the 2200 block of Christina Street and are asking the public to avoid the area.
Over the past few years, more than 100 child care programs have closed in...
A new report highlights the early childhood needs in Winnebago and County counties. In the last three years, 116-child care programs have closed in the two counties. It’s more than in any region in the state, outside of Chicago and Cook County, according to reports from Birth to Five Illinois.
Man arrested for allegedly threatening Rockford Police officer during domestic incident
A man was arrested Sunday after allegedly threatening a Rockford Police Officer during a domestic incident investigation.
