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Rockford police make arrest in 2023 fatal shooting atop downtown high-rise
Police arrested a man on a murder charge Tuesday nearly 11 months after a fatal shooting on the rooftop of a downtown apartment building. Martavius Young, 25, of Rockford was arrested on charges of first-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and possession of a firearm without a FOID card. The...
Allegiant to cut flights from Rockford to Los Angeles, Nashville
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Allegiant reportedly plans to cut 19 routes from its schedule this fall, including new routes from the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Los Angeles and Nashville. Announced in February, the Rockford airport’s first flight to Los Angeles (LAX) is scheduled to depart Wednesday, June 12th at 3:40 p.m. According to […]
2 Belvidere men charged in car hijacking at Rockford CVS
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Christopher Yerk, 19, and Christian Vazquez, 24, for allegedly hijacking a couple at gunpoint at a Rockford CVS Pharmacy. On May 11th, around 2:28 a.m., police responded to a CVS in the 100 block of South Alpine Road for an aggravated vehicular hijacking and spoke to the victims. The […]
US 20 to be closed overnight in Rockford for reconstruction. Here's what you need to know
Weather permitting, overnight closures of U.S. Highway 20 at its interchange with Interstate 39 between Mulford and Alpine roads in Rockford will continue throughout June. The entire road will be closed in both directions from 9 p.m. each night and reopen at 5 a.m. the following morning. The overnight closures of all lanes will occur Sundays through Thursdays during the entire month of June. There will be no overnight closures on Fridays and Saturdays. ...
Woman convicted for shooting Rockford woman on Fairview Avenue in 2023
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Attempted murder charges were dismissed Monday against an Arkansas woman who shot a Rockford woman in the chest in 2023. Yvondia Day, 39, was found guilty of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm and Battery Causing Great Bodily harm for the November 17th shooting of a woman in the 500 block of […]
Rockford officials question if Colman Yards wrinkle will leave city on hook for $4M
State Rep. Maurice West hopes to bring a developer back to the negotiating table by placing a new obstacle in the path of a $170 million project that divided Rockford's City Council, put union backers at odds with labor unions and sparked pickets. West added a clause to the Illinois state budget that makes a promised $4 million state grant for Milwaukee-based developer J. Jeffers & Company's redevelopment of the dilapidated former Barber-Colman factory campus contingent on...
Hard Rock Casino Rockford lays groundwork for Cherry Valley development
Hard Rock Casino Rockford officials are laying the groundwork for future development on land adjacent to the resort even as they focus on the casino's grand opening coming up Labor Day Weekend. Hard Rock officials own a 24-acre parcel east of Lyford Road along East State Street in Cherry Valley. There are plans to build a 3-acre auxiliary casino parking lot on the property. ...
What Rocks: Top 3 Rockford-area fish/seafood restaurants as voted on by readers
The 2023 winner of Best Fish/Seafood in the Rockford area serves up a Friday night fish fry worthy being enjoyed seven days a week. Here are the three best fish and seafood restaurants in the Rockford area selected by Rockford Register Star readers for the 2023 What Rocks Community's Choice Awards. Winner: The...
Winnebago County Animal Services to make adoption fee for cats $10 during summer sale
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — If you have been thinking about adding a friendly feline to your family, now is the time. The Winnebago County Animal Services (WCAS) is hosting a “summer blowout cat adoption special.” After over 100 cats came into the shelter last week, WCAS is running out of space. In response, they have […]
Heading to Rockford's annual Juneteenth celebration? Here's what you need to know
Juneteenth 1865 is returning for its 34th year in Rockford. The event is the longest-running Juneteenth celebration in the state of Illinois. Here's what you need to know before you head down to join in the festivities. ...
South Main railroad crossing to close until June 22nd
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A portion of Rockford’s South Main Street will be closed for more than a week as workers upgrade a railroad crossing. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, South main will be closed at the crossing, located just south of Cedar Street, from Wednesday, June 12th until Saturday, June 22nd. The […]
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