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DOWNER’S GROVE, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois State Police have arrested Frank Hightower III, 53, of Rockford, after an investigation revealed he had been using a cell phone while driving and causing a fatal crash, police said. According to ISP, Troopers responded to a crash on I-88 near Rochelle on February 1st, 2022. Police said Hightower […]

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An inmate at the U.S. Penitentiary in Thomson, Ill., was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury on multiple relating to the death of a fellow inmate. Houston A. Clyde, 25, is charged with second-degree murder, assault resulting in serious bodily injury and possession of a weapon, according to an indictment returned in U.S. District Court in Rockford.

Police investigating a shots fired incident in Rockford. Sources said multiple gunshots were fired. It happened around 12:40 am in the area just East of the cemetery at the “wreck it round a bout”. Most of the reports are saying the incident happened near Douglas and Camlin. There...

Rock River Valley voters were asked to decide several referendums and an advisory question Tuesday in 2022 primary election.  The referendums surrounded sales taxes, school boards, property tax levies and whether a tax shall be imposed to maintain a Winnebago County-owned nursing home. Here is how residents voted on them. ...

(Robbery/Shooting Incidents) Officials have confirmed they are investigating these incidents,. but have not yet released any details. If they do, we will post them. Robbery: 3600 block of E State st, around 3 pm today,. Shots fired: 2500 block of S Alpine, approx. 4 pm,. Shots fired: Andrews and Irving,...

MACHESNEY PARK —  The overhead sign for Mac Brothers Artisan Cheesecakes has yet to be hung, but that hasn't stopped thousands of customers from finding the new cheesecake-by-the-slice bakery. The McLester brothers, Farel, 66, and Chris, 61, make 30 different flavors of cheesecake at their new business. Each day, three to six of those flavors — everything...

A lawyer from East Moline will face a weatherman and Rockford-native in a Congressional showdown later this year. Promising to fight for energy policies that combat inflation if elected to Congress, Esther Joy King of East Moline won the Republican nomination in the 17th Congressional District on Tuesday. King said she plans to flip the seat...

ROCKFORD —  Eight Winnebago County Republicans vied for their party's nominations in four contested races in the 2022 primary election.  Here's a look at how the races panned out, according to the unofficial election results.  Winnebago County Clerk ...

ROCHELLE, Ill. - A Rockford man has been arrested after allegedly using an electronic communications device while driving, and crashing into another vehicle — which resulted in the death of another person. Frank Hightower III, 53, faces one count of aggravated use of an electronic communications device causing a...

BELVIDERE — Boone County Sheriff’s Lt. Scott Yunk was the winner by a landslide in the three-way Republican primary race for sheriff. Yunk captured 73% of the vote while Rockford police officer Brian Wadsworth tallied 23% of the vote and retired Rockford police officer Oda Poole had about 4%. according to unofficial results from the Boone County Clerk's Office.  ...

Where at: 160 N Mulford Rd/at strip mall on Mulford Rd. A robbery is being reported that happened today in Rockford. It happened at approximately 3:20 this afternoon, at 160 N Mulford Road, the Check n’ Go. There was a robbery a few weeks ago at the laundromat in...

PEORIA, Ill. – In a sense, a Democrat made history during Tuesday’s primary election in Illinois. Former TV meteorologist in the Quad Cities and Rockford, Eric Sorensen, secured the Democratic nomination for Cheri Bustos’ seat in the House, after Bustos decided not to run again. “I am...

Thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks in the U.S. Fireworks are dangerous and can cause devastating burns, injuries, fires and even death. Most fireworks, including bottle rockets, firecrackers, sky rockets and roman candles, are also illegal in Illinois. Sky Lanterns or paper lanterns that contain a small candle or fuel cell that heats the air in the lantern causing it to rise are also illegal.

Submitted by Melinda Jones, Dir. Rock Falls Tourism. Start your 4th of July weekend off on Friday, July 1st from 5-10pm at the RB&W Park as Rock Falls Tourism presents its first Independence Day Celebration at RB&W Park. Bring the family, an appetite, and your lawn chairs/blankets for an evening...

ROCKFORD — Monday is the Fourth of July, and downtown Rockford will be buzzing with patriotic activities. This year’s event will feature a host of family-friendly activities, including a prayer breakfast, parade, live entertainment at Davis Park and a 30-minute fireworks show dubbed Skyconcert 2022. Organizers say the musically synchronized fireworks display will feature the “strongest finale ever.” ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Fourteen local non-profit organizations were awarded the 2022 Mill Foundation Grants on Tuesday. The grants were given out during an event at the Discovery Center. The dollar amount of the grants range from $2,000 given to Hope Reigns Ranch, to $12,000 given to both the Boys & Girls Club of Rockford […]

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WIFR) - A truck driver from Rockford was arrested Tuesday for a driving incident that killed a motorist. Frank Hightower III, 53, of Rockford faces a charge for aggravated use of an electronic communication device causing a death, which is a class four felony. Illinois State Troopers...

DIXON, Ill. (WIFR) - Brad Fritts has been an active member in his community his whole life, and on Tuesday night, he became the Republican nominee for State Representative in the 74th district. The Newman Central Catholic High School grad took 58% of the vote against Dixon Mayor Liandro Arellano...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The stateline food truck scene just got a little sweeter. “Second Act Sweets” celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday. It features made-from-scratch granita, which is similar to Italian ice or sorbet. Heather Jonas is the owner, and she learned the ropes from her dad at Rockford’s Benny’s Dariette, 1402 Montague St. […]

Eric Sorensen, a Democrat and former meteorologist from Rockford, will take on Republican lawyer Esther Joy King from East Moline in the 17th Congressional District in November. That district includes parts of Bloomington-Normal and Greater Peoria. Both candidates are vying to hold a seat in the newly-redrawn district that will...