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Rockford Public Library exhibits history with Veterans Memorial Hall
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - On the first-floor gallery of Rockford Public Library’s flagship main library sits the “Enduring Connections” exhibit. It’s an exhibit curated by Veterans Memorial Hall’s Leanne Wright along with help from partners at both Midway Village and the Tinker Swiss Cottage and Museum.
Pleasant weekend ahead with few exceptions
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As expected, the Stateline had to dodge raindrops from time to time late Friday afternoon into the early evening, thanks to sunshine destabilizing our atmosphere earlier in the day. Those showers and storms are a thing of the past, and quiet weather is expected the rest...
TinCaps rally comes up short, lose third straight to Dayton Dragons
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - On Star Wars Night in Parkview Field, the Fort Wayne TinCaps couldn't find the balance in the force to lead them to a win. The TinCaps fell 6-5 to the Dayton Dragons Friday night, marking their third straight loss in the series. Early on, the...
Guilford Flag Football ready for first IHSA season
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The first week of girls IHSA football practices are in the books. While this might be the first year as an official sport, year one doesn’t feel like anything new for the Vikings. The Vikings have finished in fourth place in the state tournament at...
Jim Morrow back in black & orange and ready to lead the Harlem Huskies again
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Jim Morrow had a long and successful first stint as head coach of Harlem’s football program. Now he’s ready to guide the Huskies again. Check out our preview of Morrow and the Huskies right here by watching the media player.
Wife of missing Roscoe man asks for support in finding her husband
ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) — The wife of a missing Roscoe man asked the community for support in finding her husband after his disappearance Monday evening. “If he happens to see this on TV, [I hope] that he tells somebody to call the police, we miss him and want him to come home,” said Cindy Wierschke. […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses convention will draw thousands to downtown Rockford over 2 weekends
ROCKFORD — Thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses are filling downtown today for the start of a three-day convention focused on good news and spiritual education. This is the first of two weekends the “Declare the Good News” convention will take over the BMO Center. The same program is presented in Spanish over three days next weekend as well.
Police: Pre-teen boy sustains injuries after truck crash incident
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A Winnebago Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant says a pre-teen male sustained non-life-threatening injuries. On Friday evening, authorities responded to the intersection of Harlem Road and North Second Street for a truck crash. Images reveal there is a bike that looks to be under the truck. This is a developing story.
Three hurt after crash at Whitman and Court streets intersection
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Three people are hurt after a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Whitman and Court streets. A little before 8 p.m. Friday night, first responders found three vehicles at the intersection. According to the Rockford Fire Department, three adults were taken to nearby hospitals after the crash. Their injuries are unknown.
Latest effort to pass ceasefire resolution in Rockford fails
The Israel-Hamas War has gone for over 10 months. Since January, community members and a local group called Rockford for Palestine have urged the Rockford City Council to pass a ceasefire resolution. At the most recent legislative and lobbying committee meeting, Ald. Bill Rose introduced a ceasefire resolution. The resolution...
Microsoft to consider building data center in Cherry Valley
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WTVO) — Microsoft is looking to expand by possibly building a new data center in Cherry Valley. The tech giant will reveal more details about its plans for the Stateline at an open house in the Tebala Event Center from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The village said Microsoft will give a […]
Rockford University gets ready for Back to School
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — We’re in the full swing of back-to-school season and we’re chatting with Rockford University president Patrica Lynott about how they’re celebrating back to school. Patricia says that back to school is her favorite time of year because she loves when the faculty...
Belvidere football takes it one day at a time with new head coach
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - The Belvidere Bucs enter the 2024 season with new head coach Sean Donnelly taking over the reins. Belvidere comes off a one-win season where the expectations aren’t very high, but for Donnelly, the expectations go far beyond the 2024 season. “You know, as it comes...
Man sentenced for shooting victim in the face at Rockford liquor store
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford man is sentenced to spend the next decade of his life in prison for shooting a 28-year-old man in the face in April 2022. Bernard Simmons III, 34, learned his fate Aug. 16 after more than an hour of arguments and testimony. Judge Brandon Maher sentenced Simmons III to 11 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with 763 days credit for time served. He must serve at least 85% of his sentence.
Local first responders get a place to work together during major emergencies
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WTVO) — There is now a space for first responders from across the Stateline to work together in case of a major emergency. Local leaders cut the ribbon on the new unified command center on Friday. It is located inside Cherry Valley’s village hall. Multiple agencies from Winnebago and Boone Counties can […]
St. Andrew Lutheran Church to Host Mexican Festival
St. Andrew Lutheran Church invites the community to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage at its annual St. Andrew Mexican Festival on Saturday, Aug. 17. The event will take place from noon to 8 p.m. at the church, located at 155 N Prince Crossing Rd. The festival will feature a variety...
Local Army Chief is honored after losing his life overseas
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A local Army Chief was honored by his community after being killed nearly four years ago overseas. Army Chief Warrant Officer Three Dallas Garza lost his life in a helicopter crash while on a peacekeeping mission in Egypt in November 2020. On Thursday, local police and the Vets-Roll Organization visited […]
The Loft on Main Hosted 23 August 15
Left-to-right are Jane Oncken, Artist Everett Pannier, Artist Joan Vander Bleek, and Pat McGarvey. Third Thursday [of each month] is a welcoming time, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. prior to the doors being opened. Everyone is welcome to enjoy pleasant conversation with complimentary beverages and baked goods. The Loft on Main remains open until 4:00 on Thursdays.
Stillman Valley Fire Dept. rallies behind two of its own battling cancer
STILLMAN VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - “Family comes first,” is the message Stillman Valley Fire Protection District wants the community to know as it rallies around two of its own. Firefighter Dariusz Warzocha faces an aggressive form of leukemia while his comrade Whitney Trosper Anderson battles Hodgkin’s lymphoma. These...
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