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Police: Man strangles and causes bodily harm to woman in Rockford Econo LodgeMyStateline.com WTVO WQRF2 days ago
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Illinois City Called One of the Most ‘Likely Targets of a Nuclear Attack’
Sheesh, it goes from bad to worse sometimes. If this weather isn't enough to get you down the news that we are living near one of the 15 Cities That Are Likely Targets of a Nuclear Attack should do the trick. I mean, yikes. and thanks a bunch Daily Mail.
Police capture teens wanted for violent Rockford assaults; man, woman also arrested in wild case
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police have arrested two suspects, 13 and 14-year-old, accused of armed robbery, harassing and throwing rocks at neighbors, and threatening residents with guns and knives. The investigation also resulted in the arrest of Carl Smith, 33, and Katherine Weinsheim, 37. According to the Rockford Police Department, officers were called to […]
Rockford man charged with attempted murder for the second time
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Alex Boose, 36, for attempted murder for the second time. On September 14th, around 10 p.m., officers were called to the Rockford Ridge Apartments in the 300 block of Cameron Avenue after reports of a man being shot in a parking lot. Police found the victim suffering from […]
Rockford Police; road closed following accident
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Portions of a Rockford road are temporarily closed following an accident. According to Rockford Police, a section of North Alpine Road has been blocked off due to a “minor accident.” Police say traffic is blocked on N Alpine from Maray Drive to Morsay Drive. This story is developing….
Rockford man accused of slashing victim with samurai sword
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Zechariah Fulrath, 25, for allegedly slashing a man in the right arm with a samurai sword. On October 3rd, around 8 a.m., officers were called to the 3100 block of 15th Street for reports of an aggravated domestic battery with a weapon. The victim told police the incident […]
Rockford area football scores from Friday, October 4, 2024
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Here are the final scores of high school football games from Friday night involving teams around the Rockford area as compiled by the “Overtime” team of Scott Leber and Drew Collins. Watch “Overtime” Friday nights on Fox 39 following Fox’s college football game of the week. Updated conference standings can also […]
2024 Rockford Area Halloween Trick or Treat Times
Get your costumes ready and stock up on candy because it's almost time for the spookiest night of the year. Whether you're dressing up as a ghoul, goblin, or something a little less terrifying, you'll want to know when to hit the streets for trick-or-treating in the Rockford area. Before...
Two Rockford area grocery stores to benefit from $2.2M in state funding
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Two grocery stores, in Rockford and Belvidere, will benefit from a $2.2 million grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce in an effort to fight food insecurity. The money was made available to support or establish new grocery stores in areas the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has defined as a […]
Pair in custody after high-speed chase on Dan Ryan Expressway
CHICAGO — Two people taken into custody after a Friday afternoon high-speed chase on the Dan Ryan Expressway were suspects in a recent residential burglary in Downer’s Grove, the community’s police chief said. While being surveilled, Downer’s Grove investigators learned the pair may have also been involved in other burglaries in Naperville and unincorporated Kane […]
Get Your Scare On At The Top 4 Haunted Houses In Rockford Area
We finally made it to October so it's time to start celebrating Halloween by doing some scary activities including checking out some haunted houses in the Rockford area. My love for Halloween started as a kid. I really enjoyed dressing up in costumes and going trick-or-treating. I would get sick to my stomach from eating too much candy. Of course, I was sneaking it out of the bowl so my parents wouldn't know.
Rockford business ships pet food to hurricane-impacted animal shelter in South Carolina
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford manufacturing plant is sending pet food donations to help those in the Southeast affected by Hurricane Helene. 425 Manufacturing, at 2500 Harrison Avenue, sent 2,100 lbs. of dog and cat food on a truck Friday morning, bound for South Carolina, where it will be received by a shelter inundated […]
Big sales expected at Rockford’s Fall ArtScene
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Fall ArtScene is happening in Rockford this weekend with more than 200 artists participate in more than 30 events throughout Rockford. There’s a lot of art to see, and organizers expect big sales. “We’ve seen art sales increase over the last few years,” said Bob Blosser, owner of Bennie’s Cleaners, one […]
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