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WANTED: Rockford Police identify suspect in hospital burglaries
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police have identified an Indiana man as the suspect in burglaries at two Rockford hospitals. According to Rockford Police, Tory Tolbert, 41, of Gary, Indiana, is still at large and is wanted on charges of Burglary, Possession of Another’s Credit Card, and Theft. Tolbert is a suspect in a burglary that […]
No injuries reported after house fire on N. Church Street
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford firefighters were called to a house fire on N. Church Street on Tuesday. According to Rockford Fire District Chief Jeff Althoff, no one was injured in the fire, which occurred just before noon in the 900 block. Authorities said the cause of the fire is under investigation. Due to the […]
Chicago man charged with 2021 Rockford murder
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago man has been charged with killing a man in Rockford in December of 2021. According to the Rockford Police Department, Robert Bingehneimer was shot in the entryway of an apartment building in the 500 block of S. 2nd Street around 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021. He died […]
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
Fourth of July celebrations to take place across central Illinois. Here’s a list of events
PEORIA, Ill. – Numerous communities across central Illinois will celebrate the birthday of the United States of America over the next few days. In Peoria and East Peoria, people can enjoy the annual Choose Greater Peoria Red, White, and BOOM on the riverfronts. The show is billed as the top fireworks show in the state of Illinois, and among the top 2% in the entire country.
Illinois Closings: This Fast Food Giant May Be Shuttering Stores
For over a year now, it seems as though each new week brings some news about another company with locations throughout the country deciding (or being forced to decide) to permanently close multiple locations. We've seen several major retailers in Illinois close their doors forever, and we've seen even more...
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
Help Find Illinois Kids that Mysteriously Vanished in June
Life is complicated and the sad reality is that children go missing every day in America for a variety of reasons. Illinois is not immune to this problem. Do you have information that could lead to the location of many Illinois children that mysteriously vanished in June of this year?
Majority Of Illinois Music Fans Are Embracing Vinyl Revolution
The vinyl revolution just proves to Illinois music fans and collectors to never say never because there's always a chance. Thanks to my dad and uncle, I got into music really early in my life. They were going to concerts and buying new albums when I was a kid. There were always tunes playing in our house and also in the car. It had a huge impact on me.
Illinois’ Best Music Fest Is Finally Moving To A New Home
Concert fans are excited because the best music festival in Illinois now has a new and much better home for this year. I'm a huge music fan. Some people collect stuff or have hobbies like golfing. I spend my free time and entertainment budget on going to concerts. I just love the live band experience. I've been to so many shows in my life, I couldn't even begin to count.
Stay Safe and Leave Fireworks to the Professionals on July 4th
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) remind organizations and individuals to leave the fireworks displays to licensed, trained professionals this Fourth of July season. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks started an estimated 12,264 fires in...
Fourth of July Celebrations throughout East Central Illinois
Get ready for an explosive celebration on Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th. Here’s a rundown of the exciting events taking place:. The Village of Fisher will have fireworks on July 3rd at dusk by the fairgrounds. There will be food trucks from 5-8pm. Food vendors will be available.
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