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Area Dunkin’ Donuts, police hold Special Olympics fundraiser
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - People grabbing their morning coffee may have seen a strange sight Friday morning. From 5 a.m. to noon, police officers across the state hopped on top Dunkin’ Donuts to raise funds for the Illinois Special Olympics. In its total 21 years of running, the Dunkin’s Cop on a Rooftop event has collected over $8.7 million to benefit Special Olympics athletes.
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.
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,...
Pathologist explains fatal wounds in 2016 stabbing death of Dusty Boots Saloon owner Joe Pendergrass
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Dusty Boots Saloon owner Joe Pendergrass was stabbed a total of four times on May 31, 2016, inside the Loves Park chiropractic clinic where his wife worked. Two of those wounds caused his death. “They would have been facing each other, and also, likely on the floor during the altercation,” said […]
Police: Rockford man threatens to kill woman over vape pen, strangles her
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Damontae Halley, 22, for allegedly strangling a woman after he accused her of taking his vape pen. On May 6th, around 11:24 p.m., police responded to the 800 block of 15th Avenue originally for a disorderly conduct call. The victim told officials Halley and she got into an […]
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.
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...
Rockford truck driver charged in Boone County crash
Boone County Sheriff's Police are searching for a Rockford man charged in connection with a March crash that left a motorist critically injured. A semitruck on March 8 crossed the centerline in the 2900 block of Genoa Road and hit a 2012 Chrysler 200, according to a news release. The driver had to be extricated from the vehicle and was flown by emergency helicopter to a hospital for treatment.
Winnebago dominates its own 1A track and field sectional
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Winnebago dominated its own 1A boys’ track and field sectional Friday night coming up big in the sprints, the sprint relays, the distance events and in the long jump. For highlights watch the media player above. Following are the team scores and a list of the event winners. TEAM RESULTS (1A […]
Drug investigation leads Ogle County police to arrest Oregon man
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — An Oregon man was arrested Monday after police raided a home as part of a “lengthy” narcotics investigation. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, deputies executed a search warrant in the 300 block of N. 7th Street and arrested Christopher Cash, 36. Drugs and weapons were recovered from the home, […]
Locally dense fog possible early Friday; Summer heat for the weekend
Skies have cleared following the isolated thunderstorms Thursday evening. Winds will remain light through the night and with mostly clear skies, locally dense fog will be possible early Friday. This will especially be possible in areas that received rain Thursday evening. Be prepared for quickly changing and reduced visibility during...
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