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Poll workers needed in the stateline
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - With less than a hundred days left to the election, county clerks are scrambling to find enough poll workers to keep voting sites open. However, others are concerned about keeping up with recent changes before the election nears. Earlier this year, lawmakers in Illinois approved legislation...
Man suing CPD over arrest, COPA investigating after video shows officer holding gun to his head
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man filed a lawsuit against the city and the Chicago Police Department Thursday, after video showed police using force to detain him as he was arrested earlier this week. The man—Lorenzo Williams, 32—was charged with felonies and misdemeanor after his arrest Tuesday in the Cabrini Rowhouses, in the 800 block of North Cambridge Avenue on the Near North Side. Both the CPD and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability are both investigating the incident. Meanwhile, a use of force expert said it is very important to keep in mind that it is not clear what is...
Hairstylists show off trendy back-to-school hairdos
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A fun, new hairdo could be the key to starting the school year off on the right foot. As the back-to-school craze kicks off full force it can be difficult to find time for a new look. Tricoci University of Beauty Culture rises to the challenge to create easy yet stylish hairstyles for every age, hair type and preference.
Celebrate team USA with these bomb pop cocktails
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Emily from 97ZOK is back with us tonight to make some bomb pop cocktails!. These cocktails are great for cheering on team USA during the Olympics. You can listen to Emily every day on 97ZOK, and you can check out more by heading to 97zokonline.com.
Rockford Public Library hosts Veteran’s Memorial Hall Enduring Connections Exhibit
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — The new main Rockford Public Library is hosting the first exhibit in the Main Library Gallery with Veteran’s Memorial Hall. Director of Marketing Bridget Finn and Veteran’s Memorial Hall Executive Director Scott Lewandowski are both thrilled for everyone to check out the exhibit.
Prairie Street Brewing Company holds onto summer with Dinner on the Docks
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — Summer isn’t over quite yet, and Prairie Street Brewing Company still invites everyone to enjoy summer with Dinner on the Docks!. General Manager Mike Ryan is chatting with us tonight about the remaining Dinner on the Docks and upcoming plans for Prairie Street. There...
RPD’s tip line for illegal ATVs proves successful
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police say their anonymous tip line to turn in illegal ATVs is working well. Last week, Chief Carla Redd called for the community’s help in tracking down people driving non-highway vehicles on city streets. Officials said they received a tip about a citizen who saw a dirt bike and officers were […]
Local Connection To The Bozo Show
When we’re out shooting stories, we hear from people in the Chicago area a lot about their connections to WGN over the years. Last week.. Sarah was out in Brookfield covering the Chicago GRIT Bicycle Race.. And started chatting with the marketing coordinator of the local library. He told her about how he grew up in a small town..but came to Chicago for The Bozo Show when he was a kid… And got picked to play the Bozo Buckets… Then became a bit of a celeb back in his hometown! Sarah loved his story and asked if he’d share it with all of us!
Winnebago County wants you to become an Election Judge
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — August 1st marks National Pollworker Recruitment Day, a day created to publicize the need for election judges. Poll workers oversee elections, register voters, and more. Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow said 500 are needed for the upcoming November election. “We have fought very hard for our right to vote. And the […]
High-ranking RPD officers retire, 5 others receive promotion
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police Department says so long to two high-ranking officers but also promotes 5 others. This afternoon, family and friends packed into the Lombardi Club for a promotion and retirement ceremony. Assistant Deputy Chief Joseph Stevens and Randy Berke are both retiring from the force. Berke said he is excited to […]
Angel Reese Makes Her Feelings About Simone Biles Crystal Clear
Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky were back on the practice court on Thursday after the WNBA's break in the season for the 2024 Paris Olympics. While Reese and the rest of the Sky were in practice, United States Olympic gymnast Simone Biles was busy earning a gold medal in the Women's ...
Shocker: Illinois’ Most Iconic TV Location’ Isn’t in Chicago
The most iconic TV location in Illinois was announced, and guess what? It's not in Chicago. However, if you are in Rockford, you will need to load up the car and head to Joliet to check out the Old Joliet Prison, the site of the TV series Prison Break, a place that just earned the "iconic TV location" moniker from Stacker.
Rockford Cold Case: Still no arrest in 2016 fatal shooting of Quintin Wickson
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – The fatal shooting of a Rockford man remains unsolved after more than eight years. Thirty-six-year-old Quintin Wickson was found dead in is car around 7:30 p.m., Jan. 23, 2016, after officers responded to a shots-fired call in the 1700 block of Latham Street. An autopsy revealed that Wickson died from a […]
Rockford bar owner accused of hate crime, pulling gun on transgender customer
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Jason Conerly, 53, for allegedly holding a gun to the head of a transgender customer. The victim told investigators the incident happened on April 8th, at the Rockford Rusty Nail Bar, at 1804 18th Avenue, near closing time. The victim said the bar advertised on its Google listing that […]
Harlem-Roscoe Fire now offers full time service
ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) — On Thursday, the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department made its transition to full-time service. The department said the change marks the start of a “new era,” and improves community response times. The fire department will now have 24/7 staffing by both full and part-time firefighters. Authorities said the transition will allow them to […]
UW Health reminds adults to grab certain boosters before the fall
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Medical staff from UW Health prompts parents and adults of all ages to get up to date on two boosters before the 2024 fall season. According to UW Health, vaccinations are known to prevent around 4 million deaths worldwide annually. However, only 1 in 5 adults are up to date on their vaccines, highlighting a critical gap in public health awareness and readiness.
Deputy's killer 'unloaded a barrage of bullets' with illegal 'switch' devices: Chicago police
First-degree murder, among other charges, have been filed against a 32-year-old South Side man in connection to an attempted robbery and fatal shooting of a Cook County Sheriff’s Deputy Raphael Wordlaw.
Here’s when Edwards Apple Orchard will open for 2024 season
POPLAR GROVE, Ill. (WTVO) — It’s nearly time for apple cider and cinnamon donuts! Edwards Apple Orchard, 7601 Centerville Road in Poplar Grove, announced Wednesday that it will open for the 2024 season on Friday, August 23rd. That’s the same day Edwards Apple Orchard West, at 8218 Cemetery Road in Winnebago, will also open. Visitors […]
The longest losing streak in MLB history: White Sox are getting uncomfortably close
If it weren't so damn humid outside, I would venture to guess most Chicago White Sox fans watching the team play some absolutely terrible baseball would do so with brown bags over their heads. In all honesty, it might be a better experience. At some point, the consequences of dehydration of living your best life like a bag of steamy White Castles, Krystals or something is better than the present.
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