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Retail chains using body cameras to catch shoplifters
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As retail stores across the country see a rise in thefts, some plan to use body cameras to catch shoplifters on the move. Retailers like TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods recently started equipping some store employees with body cameras to prevent retail thefts. Stores across the...
Rockford officials, artists meet to develop ‘Live-Work’ spaces downtown
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Musicians, writers, and visual artists met with the Rockford Zoning Board on Tuesday to discuss the creation of “Live-Work-Make” spaces that would allow artists to live above a studio or shop. The Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC) hosted the roundtable that included members from architectural firm Studio GWA and representatives from […]
Rockford University professor says Hunter Biden’s guilty verdict could level playing field in presidential race
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One local university professor says the Hunter Biden verdict may even the playing field for the two main presidential candidates in the upcoming election. Bob Evans, a political science professor for Rockford University, believes Tuesday’s decision will lessen the blow of former President Donald Trump’s recent...
Vietnam Veteran returns home after 50 years, ‘finally’ feels appreciated
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — With it being flag week, one Vietnam veteran felt honored during a special ceremony put on by Lifescape Adult Day Program. Joseph Hickey, a Vietnam Veteran, came home from war years ago feeling neglected and unwanted, so much that he moved away from the Stateline and lived in California. “When we […]
Teen health expert shares tips for parents, teens
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - With school out for the summer, teens no longer have the routine of a normal school day. However, doctors say that doesn’t mean teens can’t keep a healthy schedule over summer break. Dr. Paula Cody, medical director of adolescent medicine at University of Wisconsin...
Police: Rockford ‘dine n’ dasher’ punched restaurant employee
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Alex Coulter, 30, for allegedly trying to dine n’ dash and punching a restaurant employee after being confronted. On June 10th, around 10:15 p.m., police responded to Taqueria San Jose at 3727 East State Street for a disorderly subject. Employees told officials the suspect ate a burrito he […]
Rockford man accused of possessing over 5 pounds of cannabis, ammunition
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Tyler Atkins, 57, for allegedly possessing over 5 pounds of cannabis, growing multiple cannabis plants and ammunition. On June 3rd, around 9:29 a.m., the Rockford Police Department Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant in the 700 block of Green Meadow Avenue. They forced their way in and searched […]
Heat, humidity cranks up into next week
Monday and Tuesday were both extremely nice days to keep the A/C off and have the windows open. That all changes over the next week as multiple waves of summer-like air filter eastward. One of those days being today as plenty of sunshine, a warm southwest breeze, and a dry...
Forest City Church helps nearly 100 Luther Center residents displaced by fire
ROCKFORD, Il. (WTVO) — A fire at the Luther Center on June 8th caused more than a hundred residents to be displaced according to the City of Rockford. Forest City Church stepped up and housed those residents without a home. Gabe Zammit, the director of programming and operations at the church led the charge. He […]
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