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What is Rockford doing to reduce violent crime? Find out at ‘Public Safety Town Hall’
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara announced a new round of “Public Safety Town Hall” events, where residents can learn what the City is doing to reduce violent crime. McNamara, Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd, and Jennifer Caccipaglia, of the Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention, will take part in the […]
Boone County Board approves purchase of 60 body cams, could be in use by July 1st
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — The Boone County Board approved the purchase of 60 body cameras for the county’s sheriff’s department on May 16th. “I think in today’s law enforcement, the body camera has basically become a tool,” said Boone County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Scott Yunk. “It’s a piece of equipment that will become a […]
NIC-10 baseball race takes dramatic turn in last game with walk-off win after trailing 9-1
Belvidere North harbored NIC-10 title hopes three weeks ago. Five straight losses crushed that dream. Yet here the Blue Thunder were, storming the field after Lukas Koeller’s bases-loaded triple gave North a walk-off 12-11 win over Boylan on Thursday. The win won’t help North (13-13, 11-7 NIC-10) in the...
Rockford Art Deli hosts block party for their shop dog’s birthday, brings back free print day
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Art Deli hosted a mini block party for their shop dog’s, Pepper, birthday on May 18th. In addition to the block party, they also brought back Free Print Day. People who brought in a plain T-shirt could get a Bluey-themed picture of Pepper printed on it for free. There were […]
State highlights: track titles for Guilford's Zariah Burnett and West Carroll's Emma Randecker
Saturday was a big day for the sprinters and jumpers of the Rockford area to show off. The nine locals and two area relay teams that made it all the way to Saturday's IHSA girls state track and field finals got the spotlight, and most of them stepped up their game. The NIC-10 even...
Defense lawyer says client had right to be in Loves Park medical clinic on day of fatal stabbing
Despite claims that Roland Breault was not authorized to be inside a Loves Park chiropractic clinic the day he fatally stabbed the Dusty Boots Saloon owner Joe Pendergrass in 2016, his lawyer says he had every right to be on the property.
On the market: This Rockford home has more than 6,200 square feet
Property description: This five-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home on a 3.85 acre lot on a cul-de-sac in Boone County was custom designed by Chicago architect Richard Knorr and built by Ron Beard. The fully-exposed ranch-style home has more than 6,200 square feet of living space with an open floor plan. The original plans had the option of a pool in the yard so it can be added without disrupting the landscape and septic system. The home features several amenities from double glass front doors, a stone gas fireplace. custom maple kitchen cabinets, a five-burner gas cooktop, walk-in pantry, two guest bedrooms, a full, walk-out lower-level and covered patio and an attached garage with spaces for four cars.
Families observe White Pelican migration during Rockton’s Pelican Fest
ROCTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockton’s Pelican Fest celebrates its fourth annual year viewing the American White Pelican migration. On Saturday, hundreds of birdwatchers and their families flock in downtown Rockton and the Nygren Wetland Preserve to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day. “This is actually the fourth year of the...
Head to Belvidere’s oldest restaurant Steam Plant Family Restaurant
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Steam Plant Family Restaurant is Belvidere’s oldest restaurant and owner Dida Redjepi is hanging out with us tonight to tell us all about their history and the amazing menu items. Dida is the third owner, and he says that they are open for breakfast...
3A track and field sectional sees several local boys qualify for state
HUNTLEY, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Girls track and field athletes will begin competing at state the next few days, and now our local boys are trying to get there for next week. Sectional action for the 3A boys was happening Wednesday night in Huntley. Huntley was the team champion out of 17 teams. Belvidere North was the […]
Semi-trailer truck accident on I-39 stalls traffic
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An accident on Interstate 39 causes traffic to back up Tuesday evening. Two semi-trailer trucks are involved in the accident. One was seen in the center ditch, the other in the northbound-lane side ditch. According to the Cherry Valley Fire Department, one person was transported to...
Beef-A-Roo breaks ground on Freeport location
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - A beloved Rockford restaurant breaks ground for a new franchise on Freeport’s south side. City officials, the Greater Freeport Partnership and the Freeport Beef-A-Roo ownership group gathered Friday in the Marshall’s parking, 1804 S. West Avenue, for the groundbreaking ceremony. Founded in 1967, Beef-A-Roo...
25 students finish law enforcement training at Blackhawk Tech
JANESVILLE --- Blackhawk Technical College on Friday recognized 25 students who completed training through the college’s Law Enforcement Recruit Academy. This was the ninety-second class to graduate from the academy, which provides the basic law enforcement training required to become a law enforcement officer in Wisconsin. “If you put in the work, there’s nothing more satisfying than doing this job right. When you help people, and they express their appreciation,...
Stateline Departments come together to honor fallen officers for Police Awareness Week
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Westminster Presbyterian Church holds a ceremony to honor fallen officers for Police Awareness Week on May 15th. “Their families have to go through so much tragedy of losing that officer,” said Rockford Park District Police Detective Lisa Hodges. “So we never want that to be a situation where that person is […]
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