Lights to the north: Aurora borealis puts on a show
JANESVILLE — The aurora borealis — or northern lights — have put on a memorable show in Wisconsin this week. Thursday night...
Drivers jockey for bragging rights at Loves Park’s annual ‘Snow Plow Rodeo’
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Snow plow drivers from across the country arrived in Loves Park Friday morning to duke it out in...
Police identify man shot, killed in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Freeport police identify the man who was shot and killed Wednesday night. Timmothy Green, 29, of Freeport was shot in...
Machesney Park man accused of fatal DUI crash with box truck booked into jail
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Austin Harris, 27, who allegedly crashed into a white box truck while under the influence in January, was booked...
Rockford businesses accepting donated items for Hurricane Milton relief
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Businesses in the Rockford region are uniting for a relief effort to help those affected by Hurricane Milton in...
A warm end to the week with rain chances Saturday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - This afternoon will feel much more like August as highs will be in the middle 80s with a good amount...
Grants are now available for art organizations operating in some northern Illinois counties
An annual northern Illinois art grant cycle is now open. Community Arts Access Grants are now called Regional Arts Partner Grants. Funds, up to...
Pritzker calls on Stellantis to honor Belvidere commitments
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Gov. Pritzker on Friday issued a statement calling on automaker Stellantis to honor its commitments to restarting the...
Jerry Seinfeld returning to Rockford in February
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is returning to Rockford in February 2025. Seinfeld will bring his stand-up routine to the...
Universal Recycling Technologies responds to OSHA allegations
A local company feels blind-sided by more than $200,000 in fines issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration this week. Universal Recycling Technologies...
