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Freeport Police seek leads in Sunday night shooting
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — A tip by the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system alerted Freeport Police to a shooting on Sunday night. The alert reported two gunshots had been fired in the 500 block of S. Carroll Avenue around 11:19 p.m. Officers responding to the scene found evidence that a weapon had been fired, and a […]
Distracted driving caused crash involving teen driver in Byron, police say
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO) — A teen driver was cited after becoming distracted while driving and causing a multi-car crash on Sunday. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office said deputies, along with the Byron Fire Department, responded to the 5000 block of N. Illinois Route 2 around 1:40 p.m. Investigators said the teen was operating a red […]
Pick up starts Tuesday for Freeport’s wood debris left by storm
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Freeport city officials say public works crews will begin picking up wood debris this week left from the May 21 storms. Starting 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Freeport residents can leave storm debris at the curb-line or parkway, not the street, for crews to pick up. Only wooden debris will be taken.
Occasionally unsettled pattern continues Tuesday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Our Memorial Day Weekend, by most accounts, was a quite decent one. A fair amount of sunshine was seen each of the last three days, and while we dodged raindrops from time to time, there was plenty of dry time to be enjoyed as well. As...
Woman critically injured after late Sunday crash in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A woman suffered serious injuries after crashing late Sunday in Rockford. Police said the crash involved only the woman’s car, and happened in the 700 block of N. Johnston Avenue around 11 p.m. Authorities did not disclose what led up to the crash.
The largest tree in Illinois is being recognized once again
An Illinois conservation group is highlighting a massive tree located in Ogle County. The Natural Land Institute recognizes a new tree each month. This month’s tree is a 200-year-old eastern cottonwood sitting in Mt. Morris, Illinois. It is considered the largest tree in the state. Kim Johnsen is the...
Stateline Memorial Day parades honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice
(WIFR) - Parades and ceremonies around the area pay respect to the men and women who gave their lives for the safety of our country. As you walk out and have your long weekend, you have your barbeque, someone actually paid that day with their life. Jesús Pereira (Winnebago County...
Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days needs volunteers
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - “Make a difference, one brat at a time!” The Alpine Kiwanis Club needs your help to make the 2024 Brat Days the best one yet. Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days is an annual fundraiser where guests can enjoy brats, hot dogs and barbecue. Vegetarian options are available. Proceeds from the event will benefit 20 to 30 local charities and provide scholarships to high school graduating seniors.
Orbeez guns endanger Freeport’s safety, prompting community appeal
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Freeport Police Department issued a public service announcement for water gel pellets the size of peas. “One shot that hits the pupil of an eye could blind someone,” says Windy Pearson – a community activist in Pretzel City. In its social media post, Freeport...
Little Cubs Field hosts 15th annual Memorial Day Pee Wee Classic
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - 16 teams from across the midwest gather in Freeport to play ball on Memorial Day weekend. Spectators and families gather at the Little Cubs Field, 1160 W Empire Street, to watch kids eight and under participate in the Pee Wee baseball tournament. Boys and girls from Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois attended the tournament this year.
Supreme Muhammad and Winnebago reign over State Track & Field Meet
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Led by a pair of state championships from senior sprinter Supreme Muhammad in the 100 meter and 200meter runs, the Winnebago Indians won the Class 1A team state championship Saturday. Junior distance runner Nick Martino also came up big for the Indians taking second in the 1600m run and third in […]
Freeport woman’s house searched, officials found firearms and cannabis: Police
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois State Police Stateline Area Narcotic Team arrested Callandria Mitchell, 41, for allegedly having firearms and cannabis in her apartment. On May 23rd, Illinois State Police Stateline Area Narcotics Team searched an apartment in the 600 block of North Gilmore Avenue. During the search, authorities said they found two loaded firearms […]
Canadian snowboarding star Liam Brearley finds wakeboarding haven in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Canadian gold medal snowboarder Liam Brearley, winner of the World Cup and X Games, says he visits Rockford regularly because the wake parks on offer don’t exist in his home country. Brearley is having quite the year. The 21-year-old has taken the snowboarding world by storm winning gold both at the […]
Rockford Mural initiative is changing strokes
An initiative created to embellish Rockford area walls is ending. A three-day festival to celebrate its beautification accomplishments will start at the end of this month. CRE8IV: Transformational Art started in 2018. Julie Huber is the destination developer operations manager at the Rockford Area Conventions and Visitors Bureau. She said the mural project completed the task they set out to complete.
‘We were not expecting that’: Book fair in brewery touts high turnout
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Nicole Owens, the event coordinator for Pig Minds Brewing Co., says she was surprised to find out that the first event she has ever put on for the brewery had people lining up outside the door 30 minutes before the place even opened. The Boozy...
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