Man attacks pregnant woman, steals her car in Machesney Park: police
Damien Fish, 33, was arrested and charged with domestic violence, possession of a stolen vehicle, and other crimes for allegedly attacking a pregnant woman and stealing her car.
Rockford ranks second in most Illinois DUI arrests in 2024, survey shows
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (WIFR) - A statewide survey says Aurora police made the most DUI arrests with Rockford coming in second place. According to a survey from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM), Rockford’s 272 officers made 359 DUI arrests in 2024, a 32.5% increase from 2023’s 271 DUI arrests.
Pedestrian hit and killed in Beloit identified
BELOIT, Wis. -- The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department has identified the pedestrian who died following a crash in Beloit on Monday afternoon.
Rockford Native Behind Strip‑mall Fake Dentistry Operation in Illinois
Here's a news headline you don't see everyday: "Unlicensed Dentist from Rockford Giving Fake Braces in a Schaumburg Strip Mall”. Sure, this headline may seem like it's straight out of the fake news folder, but shockingly, it's 100 percent true. Ridiculous Medical Cost in the United States. I think...
Apartment fire leaves 4 people displaced in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Fire responded to a blaze that left four people displaced. Firefighters were called to the 1400 block of Birch Street for a fire coming from the second floor of an apartment at around 3:30 p.m. The blaze was put out within 15 minutes. The four people displaced are being assisted […]
Rockford Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett to make surprise move to Hononegah
Dr. Ehren Jarrett, a former teacher and principal at Hononegah High School in Rockton, is seeking the position of Superintendent at Hononegah School District next year.
Deputies find stolen U-Haul van near Best Buy; wanted man in custody
Latravious Robinson II was arrested on numerous retail theft charges after he was found with a stolen U-Haul van and attempting to steal over $1,000 worth of merchandise from Best Buy, according to court records.
Accused dognapper arrested on battery charges in Rockford
William Crowe was arrested and charged with domestic battery, possession of burglary tools, criminal trespassing, and criminal property damage for allegedly breaking into a residence and attacking a man in his apartment.
Janesville drug trafficking investigation leads to 3 arrests
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- A woman and two men were arrested Thursday morning for a drug trafficking investigation in Janesville, according to the Rock County Sheriff's Office.
Retail theft arrest operation leads to $3200 in merchandise, 9 arrests in Janesville
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- Janesville police made nine arrests on Wednesday for a retail theft operation that resulted in $3200 in merchandise, the Janesville Police Department said in a statement on Thursday.