Rockford IL

BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — A Beloit police officer has been honored for her heroic actions after saving a man from a submerged vehicle in the Rock River. Officer Hannah Carlson was awarded ‘First Responder of the Year’ for the 45th District after she jumped into the river to rescue the man. The award was presented by...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The area of Spring Creek Road and Parkview Avenue shuts down following a rollover crash. The crash happened around 6 p.m. Wednesday. Photos from a WIFR crew at the scene show at least two vehicles involved. Multiple police vehicles were at the intersection directing traffic. Traffic...

ROCKFORD — New technology will help the city collect speed and traffic data to aid in decisions about enforcement and infrastructure. The city has contracted with Urban SDK to license software that utilizes geospatial data such as satellite imagery and GPS tracking systems to create hourly reports on average speeds...

ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - A different kind of bar opened its doors Thursday as Party Like a Rockstar Balloon Bar cut its own version of a ribbon. Offering custom balloon designs and personalized decorations for any occasion, this shop is for anyone and everyone. From birthdays to weddings, the shop...

BELOIT — The City of Beloit wants to pump more than $300,000 into renovating a former day shelter for homeless families on Bluff Street. The Bluff Street rehab is the biggest of several housing projects slated for 2026 that would be paid for by the endangered HOME Investment Partnerships Program. On Monday, the...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Pastor Melvin Brown from Kingdom Authority International knows there are skeptics. Sitting at a desk inside Mercyhealth’s former hospital building on Rockford’s west side, he recites the criticism he’s heard. “It’s a Black organization that’s got it, and they don’t have the understanding...

LOVES PARK — Doc’s Diner, a local staple known for its home-style meals, plans to reopen by the end of the month after a fire damaged the restaurant this summer. The restaurant, 6499 N. Second St., was damaged after a fire broke out Aug. 20 during cleaning of the kitchen hood. No one was injured.

Two plants are closing in Princeton, IL and Savanna, IL, respectively.

Janesville Police are removing picnic tables and benches from local parks due to "aggressive panhandling, harassment, vandalism," and other disruptive behaviors.

Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). LYNN, JONATHAN, 38, of Delavan, sex offender registry violation, Oct. 12, 800 block of N. Washington Ave., Janesville. JONES, JASMINE, 32, of Janesville, second degree recklessly endangering...