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Poplar Grove Village Clerk’s dispute with board leads to violation of Illinois law, investigation finds
POPLAR GROVE, Ill. (WTVO) — The Village of Poplar Grove Clerk, Karri Anderberg, has come under fire as part of a state investigation, for failing to prepare and publish the minutes of Village Board meetings, as required by Illinois law. Village Trustee Austin Davies requested a review from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office on March […]
Families observe White Pelican migration during Rockton Pelican Fest
ROCTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockton 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 festival,”...
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 […]
Rockford man sentenced to 12 years for selling meth in Ogle County
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — Delano Albert, 35, of Rockford, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after selling methamphetamine to undercover agents in Ogle County. According to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Albert pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of methamphetamine and was sentenced by Ogle County Circuit Court Judge John C. Redington on Monday. […]
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 […]
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,...
Rockford Area Pride Committee prepares for area’s first pride parade
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford area is home to a variety of LGBTQ+ businesses, events, and more. However, there’s never been an official pride parade in The Forest City but that will change in about two weeks. The Rockford Area Pride Parade will start at 11 a.m. Saturday,...
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.
Eighth annual Build-A-Bike event in Belvidere lets kids ride in style
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - A yearly charity event gives kids in Boone County and Cherry Valley bikes, bike accessories and treats. While the program hasn’t given away as many bikes as it did in 2023, 120 kids were given two wheels to ride on. The eighth year of Build-A-Bike...
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.
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. ...
Defense attorney: Client had right to be in Loves Park medical clinic before 2016 fatal stabbing
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – 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 nearly eight years ago, his lawyer says he had a legal right to be on the property. “Roland was the vice president of […]
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...
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...
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...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful cancels 2024 Mud Volleyball Tournament
ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - Local nonprofit Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful cancels its annual Mud Volleyball Tournament fundraiser. The environmental organization says it was unable to reach a deal with the Village of Roscoe to hold the event in August at Riverside Park, 100 River Street. During a Roscoe Committee of the Whole meeting on May 7, trustees discussed safety concerns about alcohol consumption and traffic congestion.
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