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Police: Man flees officials after being found driving a stolen vehicle
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Jontaivyn Allen, 19, for allegedly feeling officers after being found driving a stolen vehicle. On July 2nd, SCOPE officers saw a stolen gray Lincoln MKZ at a Shell Gas Station on Harrison Avenue. Authorities said they attempted a traffic stop, but the car fled the scene. Officials relocated the […]
Police looking for two Rockford men after fatal shooting on Haskell Avenue
Two suspects are wanted in connection with a June homicide in Rockford. Eric Townsend Sr., 51, and Timothy Chatman, 42, both of Rockford, have been charged with first-degree murder after a shooting in the 1000 block of Haskell Avenue on June 26. Rockford police said the shooting happened just after...
Rockford’s Youth Poet puts health literacy in the spotlight with latest project
ROCKFORD — The city of Rockford has tapped its official youth poet to help spread a message about the importance of understanding and managing your personal health. Trinity Rucker’s poem “Do It All” is meant to capture the importance for young people to take control of their health, realizing that one day they won’t be able to rely on their parents or guardians to handle their health care responsibilities.
Marcus Smith, Rockford's greatest Black golfer, prepares for final year with pro ambitions
Marcus Smith Jr. won’t be gunning for his second Men’s City title July 26-28. Or try to win the Winnebago County Amateur next weekend. Or play in any local golf tournaments this year. The greatest Black golfer in Rockford history will be in his 2013 Volkswagen Turag, driving...
RRVBC needs all blood types before 4th of July weekend, creates new incentives
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rock River Valley Blood Center says it needs all blood types ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. The RRVBC has been facing a critical blood shortage since May. The blood center says it typically loses 120 units of donated blood over the Independence Day weekend, due to its holiday closure and the weekend being a busy trauma time for hospitals.
Warm and beautiful today, slight shower/t-storm chances for the 4th
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A mix of sun and clouds with highs in the middle 80′s and west winds 5 - 15 MPH. Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the middle 60′s. Partly cloudy tomorrow for the 4th with a slight chance for a thunderstorm by afternoon. Highs will reach the low 80′s. Chance of showers and thunderstorms late tomorrow night with lows in the middle 60′s. Better chances for showers and thunderstorms on Friday with highs in the mid to upper 70′s.
Smoothie King blending soon in Rockford, Belvidere
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A national juice bar and smoothie chain is opening soon in Rockford and Belvidere. Smoothie King is set to open at 6274 E. State Street, near Jersey Mike’s subs, in Rockford, and at 1890 Crystal Parkway, near Interstate 90, in Belvidere. The restaurant offers “countless combinations of whole fruits, organic veggies, […]
Where to watch 2024 Fourth of July fireworks in the Rockford area
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – If you are looking for a place to watch the Fourth of July fireworks, there are events happening all over the stateline. Here’s a list of places to check out. Beloit The 2024 Pops on the Rock Concert & Fireworks event kicks off at 7:30 p.m., July 4, at Harry Moore […]
Illinois politicians' pockets deepen with new law removing contribution caps
(The Center Square) – Ahead of Illinois’ Nov. 5 election, state legislators approved a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted into law that contains multiple provisions impacting elections. One provision impacts how parties can spend campaign money. The law allows for political parties, like the Democrat Party of Illinois and the Illinois House Republican Organization, to funnel unlimited campaign dollars into candidates’ war chests for both primary and general elections. State Rep. Maurice West, D-Chicago, carried the bill in the House and state Rep. Blaine Wilhour,...
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
This IL City Would Be Closed & Bankrupt If It Was A Business
What if the Illinois government actually operated like a real business?. Illinois Is One Of The Worst Run Cities In The United States. I've lived in Illinois my whole life. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I believe the Land of Lincoln and the Windy City are amazing places. There's just one major problem. That's the government. Our state and that city have a horrible history of corruption. Those terrible leaders have put us in bad shape.
Flash Flood Potential: 3 Inches of Rain per Hour in Missouri and Central Illinois
St. Louis, MO – Heavy rainfall is causing flash flooding concerns in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois on July 4th. The National Weather Service in St. Louis reports that thunderstorms are repeatedly moving over areas already saturated by previous rain, leading to significant flash flood potential. According to the...
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Purple Heart Medal to Family of Pearl Harbor Veteran
Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a missing Purple Heart medal to the family of a late Army Air Corps veteran from Park Ridge. The medal, given to those wounded or killed in military combat, belonged to Jerome Even, who served in the...
Showers and storms impact Independence Day plans, Drier into the weekend
ST. LOUIS – Happy Independence Day! On to round #3 of rain and storms this Thursday morning. A band of heavy rain is again setting up along either side of I-70 and this is a flooding concern. This is the same corridor that saw up to 5 inches of rain early Wednesday. The heaviest rain […]
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