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One airlifted after McHenry County crash
MARENGO, Ill. (WIFR) - A man is recovering from serious injuries after first responders say he was thrown from his car following a crash near Marengo. At 5:51 p.m. Sunday, June 9, the Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts responded to the 18600 block of Harmony Rd. for a single-vehicle rollover crash. First responders were told the driver of the car appeared to have been ejected and was unconscious.
Find unique gifts at Walnut Creek Apparel and Gifts
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — It’s always great when you can give a gift to someone you love that just screams ‘them.’ That is why we’re excited to be in downtown Beloit to check out Walnut Creek Apparel and Gifts. Owner Nikkie Chadwick is walking us...
Cyclists ride over a thousand miles for Living organ donation
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Yesterday cyclists started their journey to raise awareness for Living Organ Donation in Chicago and made it to UW Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford on June 11th. Four years ago, Mark Scotch met a man in Louisiana who needed a kidney. After learning the dire need for living donors, Scotch […]
Allegiant offers LA flights through Rockford airport
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Through the Chicago Rockford International Airport, Allegiant Air now offers flights to the Los Angeles International Airport. Allegiant offers the service starting Tuesday, and it says it’s offering one-way fares on the new routes for ticket prices as low as $49 to celebrate. “Following great...
3rd grade girl to receive life-changing ‘hero’ prosthetic arm
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR/Gray News) - A little girl in Illinois will soon receive a life-changing gift thanks to her committed mom and generous donors. Skyliana “Sky” Lenz is like most little girls. She loves to dance and wants to be a nurse or art teacher when she grows up. The artistic third grader was born without her left hand. The prosthetic arm she currently uses limits her mobility.
Boys, 15 and 16, charged after handgun found in Rockford neighborhood
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Two teen boys, ages 15 and 16, were arrested in an investigation after a handgun was found in a Rockford neighborhood on Saturday. According to police, the discarded weapon was found in the 200 block of S. Highland Avenue, but no suspects were found. A short time later, police said officers […]
Judas Priest to rock Rockford’s BMO Center in September
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Heavy metal rockers Judas Priest will shake the foundations of Rockford’s BMO Center this September. The British group, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, will visit Rockford as part of the “Invisible Shield” Tour, named after their latest album. Judas Priest, which currently consists of Rob […]
3rd grade girl to receive life-changing ‘hero’ prosthetic arm
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR/Gray News) - A little girl in Illinois will soon receive a life-changing gift thanks to her committed mom and generous donors. Skyliana “Sky” Lenz is like most little girls. She loves to dance and wants to be a nurse or art teacher when she grows up. The artistic third grader was born without her left hand. The prosthetic arm she currently uses limits her mobility.
Coach’s Corner gives back to community with scholarships
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — At Coach’s Corner in Belvidere, they believe in providing quality food with a family atmosphere and giving back to the community. They are designed towards local high schools from their décor to their menu items. Head bartenders Brandy Reames and Crystal Mireles are walking us through some of their top menu items including the TT’s Egg Rolls, Italian Beef flatbread, and some local high school themed burgers.
Rockford to offer $500K to local manufacturer for expansion
Rockford officials are proposing an incentive package to help the family-owned Slidematic Precision Components expand its operations at 1303 and 1325 Samuelson Road. Slidematic engineers and manufactures cold-headed fasteners and provides supply-chain management for customers internationally. It is planning a 45,000-square-foot addition to its 190,000-square-foot Samuelson Road operation. "The plan is to continue...
Rockford area 1A and 2A baseball players earn All-State honors
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Some local baseball players from the 815 have earned All-State status from the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association. The 1A and 2A All-State Teams have been announced. Those local selections follow below. The 3A and 4A All-State teams will be released at a later date. Class 1A All-StateCF-Carson Akins-Forreston-SophomoreP/INF-Angel Reyes-East […]
Rockford Police arrested a man for 2023 murder
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Martavius Young, 25, for an alleged murder in 2023. On July 15th, 2023 around 3:35 a.m., officials responded to the Burnham Lofts in response to shots fired. Authorities found Myles Seward, 24, with multiple gunshot wounds and he was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. […]
Rockford mom wants community to remember slain daughter, celebrate what would be her 11th birthday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – To Dominque Gaines, her daughter, Destiny Huggins, will always be an innocent 10-year-old with a big heart. And that is what she wants to tell the Rockford community. “If she seen something wrong, she was there to defend and help,” Gaines said. “She protected her brothers and her sisters. She was […]
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