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Beloit gunshot victim recovering after Saturday shooting
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — A Beloit man is recovering after being shot in Beloit on Saturday. According to the Beloit Police Department, officers were notified of a disturbance in the 1200 block of Dewey Avenue around 3:04 a.m. Responding officers found the unnamed victim suffering from a gunshot wound at the location, and he was […]
$847K police training center coming to downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has secured $847,000 for a new police training facility, to be located in downtown Rockford. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin (D) and U.S. Rep. Eric Sorenson (D-17th) were in Rockford on Monday to announce the new funding. The state-of-the-art equipment and training center will be located on […]
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 […]
Hononegah grads Joscelyn Bennett, Briella Sendele helps JC teams reach World Series
Joscelyn Bennett and Briella Sendele were teammates for eight summers on a Stateline Fury travel team and played four years together on the Hononegah Indians. Last weekend, the college freshmen were wearing different uniforms as they competed in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Region 4 tournament at Black Hawk College in Moline, Ill. It could have been a little more awkward. At least their teams didn’t square...
Rockford woman, 76, in critical condition after crash
ANTIOCH, Ill. (WTVO) — A 76-year-old Rockford woman is in critical condition following a Mother’s Day crash. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, the unidentified woman was the only occupant of a car that left the roadway and struck a tree. Deputies were summoned to the scene, on Route 173 west of Wells Lane, […]
Heavy rain, flash flooding possible across Northern Illinois Monday
Mother’s Day was not only filled with love for all the incredible moms, but it was also filled with summer-like warmth. In the end, the Rockford Airport peaked at a whopping 84°, marking the fourth day this year with a high at or above the 80° mark.
Justin and Hailey Bieber announce pregnancy
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Kicking things off tonight, Justin, and Hailey Bieber shared photos of their vow renewal on Instagram and it featured Hailey’s baby bump!. Justin’s mom accidentally had people thinking they were having twins, but it is just the one baby. Also tonight, Rihanna and...
Miss Beloit, Miss Outstanding Teen ready for state competition
BELOIT — Lizzie Sage and Maliah Miller are ready to put on their gowns and compete for Miss Wisconsin and Miss Wisconsin Teen, respectively. The local pageant winners, embodying the Miss Wisconsin organization’s qualities of leadership, poise, intelligence, and community service, will represent Beloit in the state pageants in mid-June. “For me, this is a dream that I’ve had ever since I was a little kid,” said Sage, the reigning...
Belvidere firefighters, who responded to Apollo Theater collapse, honored by Gov. Pritzker
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Six Belvidere firefighters, who responded when an EF-1 tornado hit the Apollo Theater last March, were honored at a ceremony in Springfield on Tuesday. The firefighters were recognized at the 31st Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield, by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and State Fire Marshal James […]
Rockford Public Schools tackle teacher shortage with homegrown talent
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Public Schools are trying to actively recruit employees to become teachers to fill gaps caused by a shortage of educators. The Rockford Inspiring School and Community Excellence (RISE) program encourages paraprofessionals and parent-community liaisons to earn a degree in elementary education. The school district says 30 people have joined the […]
Public record for May 13, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). SASHA GLISSENDORF, 39, of Footville, battery or threat to judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer, May 3, 100 block Footville-Hanover Road, Village of Footville. MARGARET GREMORE, 38, of Janesville, physical abuse of an elderly person and intentionally causing bodily harm modified with domestic violence, May 7, 3800 block Bryn Mawr Drive, Janesville.
Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé join The Voice
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Kicking things off tonight, Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé are getting ready to join season 26 of The Voice as judges. There is no air date quite yet, but it is expected to air in the fall. Also tonight, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride is...
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