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Overdose deaths in Rockford have decreased, according to health officials
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County health officials said they are encouraged by data showing a downward trend in overdose deaths. “People are becoming more vigilant, they are talking about it,” said Community Care Coordinator Ciceli Mclin. The opioid epidemic continues to plague communities across the country, new data, however, shows efforts to curb overdose […]
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 […]
Aaron's Friday Morning Forecast from Tom & Jerry's
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Mostly sunny today with highs in the low 80′s. Middle 50′s tonight with a few clouds. A mix of sun and clouds both Saturday and Sunday with highs in the middle 80′s. Chance for showers and thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday as highs still top out in the 80′s.
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.
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...
Investigation: Roscoe officer fired fatal shots after almost being crushed, believed suspect had gun
After reviewing an independent investigation into the shooting of a South Beloit carjacker who deliberately drove into a Roscoe police car, Rock County District Attorney David J. O’Leary has determined that Roscoe Police Sgt. Robert Lewis "acted in self-defense..." when he fired at Ray Castro "in order to protect the lives of the citizens and officers endangered by Castro’s life-threatening behavior. It is the conclusion of the Rock County District Attorney that Ray Castro was shot as a direct result of his own actions.... After reviewing the reports [PDF], the body camera and squad video, and photographs of the incident and the witness statements" from the March 16, 2024 police chase, O'Leary says he found "no basis" to prosecute Sgt. Lewis over the shooting. The report of the Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) was released Friday, May 17, 2024.
Strong spirits: knowing about, or knowing?
Is there someone you know about, but would actually like to know, or know better? Would God fit that category?. Most of us know, or think we know, some things about God. And of course, the more we can know about God- at least if it is accurate knowledge- the better.
Letter: Our world is filled with many faiths, and there is much to learn from them
Don Woolery and Dr. Tim Durkee have responded to my response. I'll be brief in reply, and we can all go on with our lives. These gentlemen believe that there is an objective truth, that it is contained in a particular teaching about Jesus, and that they know it. ...
Winnebago dominates its own 1A track and field sectional
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Winnebago dominated its own 1A boys’ track and field sectional Friday night coming up big in the sprints, the sprint relays, the distance events and in the long jump. For highlights watch the media player above. Following are the team scores and a list of the event winners. TEAM RESULTS (1A […]
Letter: Education is powerful when fighting violence
Violence shatters lives and fractures communities in its shadows. Violent crimes, including assaults, homicides, rapes, and armed robberies, have steadily increased in Rockford. Data shows that the overall crime rate in Rockford is 4,065.2 per 100,00 people. That is 74.91% above the national average of 2,324.2 per 100,000 people. With...
Rockford Lutheran grad Jeff Kellen recovers on 2nd day, shoots 72 in PGA Championship
Jeff Kellen went out the way he wanted to begin. It was not enough to play the entire tournament, but it was still a great way to finish the golf experience of a lifetime. Kellen played his final 12 holes in 3-under-par Friday to shoot a 1-over 72 at Valhalla Golf Club in the second round of the PGA Championship. Kellen was only the third Rockford golfer to play in one of the sport's four Major championships in the last 45 years. Kellen, who qualified by finishing in the top 20 at the national tournament for PGA teaching pros in Frisco, Texas, had shot an 87 in the opening round Thursday.
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