Rockford IL

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Students in Harlem High School’s welding program are learning about more than just metal. Caleb Carroll is a junior at the school. He said welding class has taught him a lot. “Once you see the finished result, it really does make you happy inside,” Carroll said. ” It’s just a […]

Rockford police are planning extra patrols and a safety campaign ahead of St. Patrick's Day to curb impaired driving. The Rockford Police Department is joining forces with the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation for a traffic safety campaign from March 13 through 6 a.m. March 23, according...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A fast-moving winter storm is expected to sweep across Illinois late Sunday into Monday morning, bringing snow, powerful winds, and the potential for dangerous travel conditions across large parts of the state. Meteorologists say rain will transition to snow Sunday night as colder air rapidly...

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approved a plan for We Energies and several utilities to buy a 150-megawatt solar field and a 50-megawatt battery storage facility in Rock County. We Energies will buy the Dawn Harvest Solar Project, which is expected to go online in 2028, and the Battery...

Dangerous winds continue through early afternoon. West northwest winds 30 - 35 MPH. We’ve experienced gusts up to 60+ MPH! Winds will diminish to the 30 MPH threshold after 5 PM. Highs today in the middle to low 40’s. Blustery tonight with lows in the upper 20’s.

Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). NACHREINER, JAMES, 45, of Janesville, forgery, theft of movable property, Oct. 15, 2000 block of Meadow Lane, Janesville. KNUTSON, BRANDON, 33, of Janesville, first degree recklessly...

A 29-year-old woman is accused of leaving an infant and a 7-year-old alone in her car for over an hour.

Most of us know of Sunil Puri’s outsize contributions to our community. Likely the most successful immigrant to relocate here in the 20 th century, his business success and charitable contributions are legendary. But his complete story involves many times when he extended his help without expectation of recognition...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and with more than 55,000 related deaths expected in 2026 alone, UW Health experts say it’s time to get screened. Dr. Lanceford Chong, a radiation oncologist with UW Health says colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of...

March in Illinois has a way of turning gray skies and drizzle into the perfect excuse to do absolutely nothing productive. The good news?. You do not have to stay home and stare at the rain streaming down your window. Illinois is packed with charming, cozy coffee shops that feel like a warm hug the moment you walk...