Rockford man charged with killing 3-month-old after decade-long investigation
Michael Wilson Jr. has been charged with first-degree murder following the 2015 death of his 3-month-old son, which an autopsy attributed to child abuse and homicide.
Peter Cullen, the legendary voice of Optimus Prime, dies at 85
Renowned voice actor Peter Cullen, best known for voicing Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has passed away at the age of 85.
Rockford man arrested following alleged shooting, police say
Rockford Police responded to a report of shots fired Wednesday night after residents reported hearing gunfire.
Palace Wine Bar hosts grand opening in Rockford
Palace Wine Bar will mark its official grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 27 in downtown Rockford. The event will include Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara as a special guest, according to a community announcement. Community members are invited to attend the ceremony, tour the business and tak
Machesney Park man found guilty of brutal domestic attack
A jury has found Christopher Ware guilty on two out of three charges in a brutal 2024 domestic battery attack.
What I Won At My Very First Rockford Auction
I got myself caught up in a full-blown bidding war at an auction in Rockford.
Motorcyclist Airlifted to Rockford Hospital
Motorcyclist Airlifted Following Two-Vehicle Crash. On August 26, 2026, at 11:16 a.m., the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts and Union Fire Protection District were dispatched to the intersection of Dunham Road and W. Union Road for a reported crash involving a motorcycle. The first arriving unit confirmed a two-vehicle
McNamara says farewell after 9 years as Rockford’s mayor
ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara said farewell on Wednesday in an event that brought together several hundred supporters to reflect on his nine years leading the city. The event at the IBEW Hall felt at times like a campaign rally, only rather than seeking four more years it marked four more days left in McNamara’s tenure
Rockford ranks as sixth-largest U.S. aerospace hub during Airbus supplier day
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Local aerospace advocates hosted an Airbus Supplier Day in Rockford, bringing together 150 local suppliers with representatives from the aircraft manufacturer. The gathering marked the Dutch company’s third Supplier Day event held in the United States. Airbus designs and manufactures passenger j
Heat, Storms Could Return to Illinois and Wisconsin Next Week
Northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin are facing a late-summer warmup into the upper 80s next week, with several chances for showers and thunderstorms.
