New casino revenue: Here’s how Rockford hopes to spend an additional $5.5M a year
Gaming revenue would be used to expand Rockford Promise scholarships, invest in high-risk neighborhoods and pay more into public safety pensions under...
Police warn parents of ‘Senior Assassin game’ risks
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Police in Winnebago, Illinois, are warning parents of a “game” played by high school students that involves shooting other...
Art Gallery Director Talks Sculpting, Career Beginnings
Some may say that Ari Norris was born to be an artist, having been raised by two artists. Norris' parents taught art classes at...
Alumna Lisa Blakeley-Snyder ’17/’20 Makes Her Mark in HR
For alumna Lisa Blakeley-Snyder ('17), traveling far from home was not in the cards for college. She did not want to go too far...
How David Koch (’86) Accidentally Found Himself a Successful Restaurateur
David M. Koch always tells his friends and anyone curious that he didn't mean to end up in the restaurant business, he found himself...
Toppers Pizza Continues Wisconsin Expansion with MC Pizza Group
Beloved pizza brand creates pathway for franchisee growth in The Badger State and beyond. announced today that MC Pizza LLC, led by Chester Ison...
Marcus Freeman: Notre Dame lost because Irish believed hype
After evaluating his team's shocking 16-14 home loss to Northern Illinois on Saturday, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said...
Police arrest man after ‘shots fired’ call Saturday morning, case dismissed by judge
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Damarcus James, 24, on Saturday after officers responded to a “shots fired” call and allegedly found...
Armed suspect jumps onto roof to escape police, tracked down by K9
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — On Sunday, Rockford Police arrested Christopher Yerk, 19, on charges related to a defaced weapon after he ran across...
Five hospitalized in hit-and-run crash in Belvidere
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Five people were taken to the hospital following a hit-and-run crash in Belvidere on Sunday. According to the...
