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Woman charged with home invasion, battery and bodily harm
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Ashantice Lusby, 22, for invading a home and punching the victim in the head several times. On January 10th, 2023, Lusby, along with another woman and man, kicked down the door of a home in the 1400 block of Meadow Court. The victim told police they were all […]
Police: Rockford woman hits victim with shovel twice
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Domenica Felton, 45, for allegedly hitting a woman with a plastic snow shovel. On Thursday, around 3:33 p.m., police responded to the 3000 block of Arcadia Terrace for a domestic violence call. The victim told officials that she and Felton were arguing in the front living room. The […]
Capri Restaurant sets its sights on opening date
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The classic Rockford Italian restaurant announced Friday night all permits are approved. Capri made the announcement via Facebook with several hungry fans swarming to the comments section. Capri was forced out of its original location in downtown Rockford after a fire in 2022 condemned the...
Crash involving semi-truck, multiple cars at Rockford intersection
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Multiple cars and a semi-truck were involved in a collision at the intersection of Perryville Road and Newburg Road on Thursday afternoon. Authorities were called to the scene around 3:15 p.m. Two mid-sized cars and the semi were involved. Witnesses said the driver of a red SUV was headed westbound on […]
Rockford man, 54, faces charges for meth, crack cocaine, in Byron traffic stop
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO) — Daniel Walters, 54, of Rockford, was arrested Thursday on drug charges after he was stopped by police in Ogle County. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped Walters at the intersection of Route 2 and Route 72 in Byron around 2:19 p.m. for a traffic offense. During the investigation, […]
A stormy Saturday and sunny Sunday is instore for the stateline’s weekend
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - We had a beautiful day today with highs in the mid-70s, and clear skies. However, the clear skies will allow for tonight to get rather chilly. We will see lows bottom out in the mid-40s making for a cool start to our Saturday. As we head...
Man pleads guilty to murder of Rockford Pinnon’s employee
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford man admits to killing a 63-year-old woman at a Rockford meat market. William Jones, 41, pled guilty May 3 to first degree murder. Jones was accused of shooting and killing longtime Pinnon Meats employee Peggy Anderson during an armed robbery on January 11, 2023.
#GoodNews: Teen Saves Choking Child’s Life With CPR At Target
Hononegah High School Senior Cassidy Davenport recently saved a choking child at a Rockford, Illinois, Target store. When she heard someone screaming for help, she rushed over and, using her CPR skills, successfully dislodged the object causing the choking, which turned out to be a cookie. Davenport's heroic act came...
Rockford Police swear in 5 recruits, promote 5 officers
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police swore in five recruits as well as promoted five officers on May 3rd. One of the new recruits, Jaycent Lindquist, previously graduated from Honoegah High School and worked as a seasonal clerk for the Winnebago County Courthouse. Lindquist said that he is excited to be joining the police department […]
Seventh straight 70°+ day ahead Friday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Showers and a few thunderstorms are likely to continue over most of the area into the early morning hours of Friday, though by the time we wake up Friday morning, rain will be long gone, and mixed sun may very well emerge. A good deal of...
Sheila’s Daiquiri Lounge opens in Rockford
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — For this week’s Tam on the Town, Taminique Blackwell is checking out the hottest new spot in Rockford Sheila’s Daiquiri Lounge. They offer 9 delicious flavors and they offer a layback environment. Taminique asks ‘Why daiquiris?’ and Sheila says that they wanted to offer something that Rockford doesn’t have.
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