Rock Valley College’s RAISE program empowers students with disabilities
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rock Valley College’s RAISE program continues to support students with disabilities by offering life and career skills through a two-semester course. The program, now in its fifteenth year, provides college students with essential life skills and academic growth opportunities. An open house...
Roundabout under consideration for Illinois 173 intersection in Caledonia
The Illinois Department of Transportation is considering converting the intersection of Illinois 173 and Caledonia Road into a roundabout.
Expect delays: N. Main and Auburn roundabout to be closed to traffic this weekend
The Auburn and N. Main roundabout in Rockford is set to close Sunday to allow for maintenance, according to the City of Rockford.
Can You Name This Iconic Rockford TV Commercial From One Frame?
Rockford’s unforgettable Al Grace Appliance Peanut Sale commercial remains a nostalgic local legend that captures pure 815 charm.
Rockford’s Sock Monkey Legacy Could Become a LEGO Set
Rockford, Illinois is famously the home of the red-heeled sock monkey. Now 20-year-old Nathan Lilliebridge has created ‘Harry’ from 1,400 LEGO pieces — and he needs 10,000 votes to make it an official LEGO set.
The Five ‘Most Booked’ Restaurants in Illinois Right Now
Chicago tops Illinois dining again with the most booked restaurants in 2025, including Summer House and Pizzeria Portofino.
Teens Arrested After Fleeing Rockford Police, Gun Found
Rockford Police arrested two 18-year-olds and a 17-year-old in separate weekend incidents involving loaded guns and fleeing from officers.
Woman dead following crash in Rock Co.
LIMA, Wis. -- A woman died on Monday following a head-on collision in the Town of Lima, according to the Rock County Sheriff's Office.
Janesville emergency crews pull driver from car in Rock River
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - One person was rescued from a car partially submerged in the Rock River in Janesville Tuesday morning, according to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office. Janesville Police and Rock County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a boat landing at S River Street and Rockport Road just...
Rockford woman wins $500K after buying Illinois Lottery ticket at Walmart
A lucky woman, shopping at a Rockford Walmart, won $500,000 on an Illinois Lottery ticket.

















