Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Freeport family is helping the homeless this winter, turning their home arts and crafts project into a community service act. Eight-year-old River and 4-year-old Jojo Skettini, along with their grandmother Kathy Pignato, initiated this project to provide warmth to those in need. As...

The Illinois State Police are investigating after a suspect linked to a homicide in Rock County, Wisconsin, was found dead late last night following a high-speed pursuit. The incident began around 9:51 PM, when Illinois State Police and local agencies attempted to pull over the suspect vehicle. The chase ended at the...

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — About 550 soldiers from Illinois Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment were welcomed home ahead of the holidays. According to officials, the soldiers were greeted with welcome home ceremonies on December 6 and December 12 in Mascoutah and Rockford. Officials say about...

Genia Stevens announced last week that she won’t seek a third term on the Rock County Board of Supervisors, but the decision was months in the making. “I started thinking about it about six months ago, as I was deciding what to do with Rock County JumpStart,” the organization she launched in 2019 to support Black...

Mostly cloudy and blustery today with highs in the middle 20’s. Mostly cloudy tonight and down to 11 for the overnight low. Middle 30’s tomorrow to low 40’s by Thursday. Chance of rain Wednesday and Thursday.

The Salvation Army of Freeport is putting out a call to recruit volunteer Bell Ringers for the Red Kettle campaign.

WNIJ News Director Jenna Dooley (JD): The Harlem School District’s board is weighing some major changes that would reshape their schools and many parents and staff members are not happy. WNIJ education reporter Peter Medlin drove up to Machesney Park earlier this past week for one of their community listening sessions.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - American Red Cross volunteers have responded to two separate house fires in Rockford this past week. As temperatures drop, families are encouraged to take several steps to heat your home safely. “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Kellie O’Connell,...

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Those who live in Rockton are invited to participate in an upcoming community workshop as the village develops its new Comprehensive Plan. Village leaders say the plan serves as a roadmap for future growth and development and impacts how and where people live, work and experience Rockton.

NLI’s Legacy Tree Program is pleased to announce the 2025 December Tree of the Month is a Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) at Oak Ridge Forest Preserve, 8322 Blomberg Road, Cherry Valley, IL. It stands 110 feet tall, has a 94-ft. average crown spread, and a circumference of 166.2-inches (that is...