Washington Elementary celebrate students in P-40 promotion ceremony
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Washington Elementary staff and parents cheered on students Friday as they graduate to a higher level of learning. Washington Elementary's...
Oregon man found guilty of rape, domestic battery
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — James Clevenger III, 61, has been found guilty of six counts of Criminal Sexual Assault and one count of...
Rockford school’s innovative reading program boosts student success
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Washington Elementary School celebrated the first graduates from its recently implemented literacy program, which utilizes 40 minutes of extra...
Suspects in 2023 shooting in downtown Rockford charged with murder
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Michael Blue, 27, and Dezha Manning, 27, have been charged with first-degree murder by the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s...
New Olivo Taco location opens to Freeport community
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford Middle-eastern, Mexican and Latin infused restaurant expands to a Freeport location on Friday. On Feb. 16, Mahmud and...
Illinois’ Favorite Fast Food Chain Wins Local Talk Show Title
It's always time to celebrate when Portillo's cake is involved. This week Portillo's took home the honor of 'Stateline's Best Party Food,' on FOX39's...
City of Janesville provides resources to tenants facing eviction
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- The City of Janesville organized a support network for the nearly 100 families facing eviction at the end of the month....
Car salesman found dead in Chicago after test drive, shop owner says
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford car salesman, Crisoforo Osorio-Gonzalez, has been found shot to death in Chicago, a day after his boss...
Property tax relief coming to Machesney Park residents
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Residents in Machesney Park are set to see their property taxes go down in 2024, thanks to a...
Winter flexes its muscles tonight
Winter makes a fleeting appearance with a Clipper system dusting central Illinois, causing slick roads. Flurries skirt the south near I-88, while Rockford stays...
