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Police say ‘person of interest’ captured on camera after attempted burglary in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Freeport Police say a “person of interest” was seen on surveillance video attempting to break into a house and vehicles in the 1200 block of W. Staver Street. Police said the attempted crime happened on Monday, May 20th. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Freeport Police or […]
Body recovered from Rock River in Rockford, the second in one week
For the second time a week, a deceased adult male has been pulled from the Rock River. The body of man was pulled from the water Sunday afternoon under the Jefferson Street Bridge in downtown Rockford, said Cori Hilliard of the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office. The Winnebago County Coroner's Office...
3-year-old drowns in pool in Machesney Park
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A 3-year-old boy died over the weekend after drowning in a family’s backyard pool. According to the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office, the boy was visiting a family member’s home in the 9200 block of Longfellow Lane on Saturday, May 18th. Around 4 p.m., the child was found unresponsive in the […]
First responders on scene at Rock River
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - First responders were on scene around 11 a.m. Sunday at the Rock River after getting reports of a person in the water. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, Rockford Police Department and Rockford Fire Department were working at 215 N. Wyman St. under the Jefferson Street bridge.
Winnebago man, 20, injured in Byron motorcycle crash
BYRON, Ill. (WTVO) — Police say Tyler Mathias, 20, of Winnebago, was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday night. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Tyler lost control near the 11000 block of Kennedy Hill Road in Byron around 7:44 p.m., his motorcycle leaving the road and overturning several times. Police said Mathias […]
UPDATE: 10-year-old girl reported missing in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — UPDATE: About 2 hours after reporting Lilyana Ebbing missing, Freeport Police said she had been found. ORIGINAL STORY: Police in Freeport are asking the public’s help to locate 10-year-old Lilyana Ebbing, who was reported missing Friday morning. According to Freeport Police, Lilyana has been missing since Thursday, from the 100 block […]
Freeport Police searching for 2 suspects in gang-related shooting
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Freeport Police are searching for two suspects involved in a gang-related shooting that happened yesterday. At 11:17 p.m., Police responded to the area of Chicago Avenue and Frank Street for reports of gunfire. The two suspects fled the area shortly before officials arrived. Authorities said they discovered evidence of a firearm […]
Best 3-year run in school history but little playoff success for this NIC-10 baseball team
Hononegah has long been a NIC-10 baseball power. Even before it won 20 games 11 times in 12 years with eight regional titles between 2003 and 2014. But as good as Hononegah used to be, the Indians have reached an even higher level in recent years, winning five straight NIC-10 titles and their only two sectional titles in school history the last three years, including a fourth-place finish at state.
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...
Hononegah sophomore Jordan Dimke takes second place in high jump at IHSA 3A state meet
CHARLESTON, Ill. — Hononegah’s contingent of IHSA 3A State Track & Field qualifiers was whittled down to one on Saturday at Eastern Illinois University. Sophomore Jordan Dimke was the lone Indian to reach the finals, facing a familiar foe for the championship in the high jump. Dimke and Rockford Guilford sophomore Zariah Burnett both finished with an effort of 1.72 meters (5-foot-7 and 3-4 inches). Burnett reached 1.72 on her...
Orangeville completes comeback win over Lena-Winslow to secure 1A softball regional championship
ORANGEVILLE, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Postseason softball is in full swing. A big crowd turned out in Orangeville Friday night for a class 1A regional championship game between Lena-Winslow and Orangeville-Aquin. The Panthers went up 3-0 in the third inning, but Orangeville rallied to win 4-3. Lena-Winslow finished the season at 12-12 overall. Orangeville will face […]
Cambridge baseball scores split in doubleheader against Pecatonica
The Cambridge baseball team split a doubleheader against Pecatonica, the No. 7th ranked team in Division 5, on Saturday, May 18 at Pecatonica High School. In the first game, Pecatonica scored twice in the bottom of the sixth inning to earn a 4-2 win. Carson Kurschner hit a sacrifice bunt to score Jameson Johnson for the go-ahead run. Also in the inning, Lukas Rue hit an RBI single to score Trevor Doescher. ...
Families observe White Pelican migration during Rockton’s Pelican Fest
ROCTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockton’s 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...
‘The show will go on!’ Pec Playhouse buys new building
PECATONICA, Ill. (WIFR) - The Pec Playhouse found a new place to call home. Since the roof collapse and demolition of its original location on Main Street, the board of directors has been searching for its replacement. Pec Playhouse will call 202 W Third Street home. The purchase of the...
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 […]
On the market: This Freeport home has more than 4,500 square feet of living space
Address: 1669 Barberry Circle, Freeport Property description: This four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home with more than 4,500 square feet of living space was originally built in 1997 and was renovated in 2019, including a new roof and open concept design. The home also has dual HVAC systems. The full basement has walk-out access. The home has an attached, two-car garage and features ENERGY STAR qualified doors, granite countertops, a deck, screened porch, firepit, four fireplaces, hardwood flooring and first-floor...
NIC-10 champion Hononegah wins regular season finale, tunes up for regional
ROSCOE — Denny McKinney wasn’t making any apologies if it seemed like he wasn’t going all out to win Hononegah’s second-to-last regular season game. That was a 13-9 loss against host Harlem last Thursday night that ended the Indians’ chances for an unbeaten NIC-10 season. “We had already clinched the conference championship,” the Indians head coach explained. “There was no way I was going to have (ace pitcher) Aislynn (Palmer)...
Baseball roundup: Brodhead/Juda, Clinton split pivotal Rock Valley series
In Brodhead, the Cardinals and Cougars split a doubleheader on Saturday but it was Clinton that walked away as the big winners as it put itself in possession to claim a share of the RVC Rock title. The Cardinals won the first game of the doubleheader 6-4 but fell in the second game 10-8 in eight innings. Brodhead/Juda finishes 10-5 in the conference while the Cougars are 9-5 with one...
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