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Jack Black taking break from Tenacious D after bandmate’s ‘don’t miss next time’ Trump shooting remark
Actor and comedian Jack Black, who also performs with Kyle Gass as part of the rock duo Tenacious D, has seemingly announced that he is taking a hiatus from the band following Gass’ remark concerning the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Trump enters RNC with bandage covering his ear after assassination attempt
The top of Republicans’ presidential ticket was coming together Monday, as cheering delegates were casting votes to officially make Donald Trump the official GOP nominee and the former president announced JD Vance as his running mate.
First responders act quickly, out all night rescuing those trapped in floods
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — With a three-day stretch of severe weather, first responders have been working tirelessly with flooding rescues at the Stateline. This weekend, Rockford Fire Department responded to over 120 calls on Saturday alone for various emergencies related to the heavy rain and flooding. The department had about 59 members rescuing many residents […]
Rockford moves to place historic Illinois National Guard Armory up for sale
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford City Council advisory committee has approved a plan to put the historic Illinois National Guard Armory up for sale. Built in 1934, The Armory, at 605 N. Main Street, served as the headquarters for the Illinois National Guard for 60 years, and became a music venue in the 1970s, […]
Former Rockford Rivet Brett Sears drafted by the Braves
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Former Rockford Rivets pitcher Brett Sears is about to begin his professional baseball career. He was selected in the MLB Draft Monday by the Atlanta Braves. Sears was selected in the seventh round. Sears appeared in one game for the Rivets in the 2023 Northwoods League season. He went 4-0 with […]
Charles Street businesses hit hard by Rockford flash floods
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Thunderstorms and flash flooding kept parts of Rockford under water over the weekend. Some Charles Street businesses along the Keith Creek corridor were hit especially hard and are now assessing the damages. “A lot of fixtures from the building are completely destroyed,” said Michelle Johns, who has operated Tarot by Michelle […]
Pedestrian hit by drunk driver in Ogle County
CRESTON, Ill. (WTVO) — A 22-year-old man has been charged with drunk driving without a license after reportedly hitting a pedestrian on Saturday. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, Christian Stanbery was driving in the area of 100 East Cedarholm Street around 9:04 p.m. when he struck the pedestrian. The victim refused emergency medical […]
More rain expected Monday; City says avoid these areas of Rockford in event of flash flood:
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — After two nights of heavy rain and flash flooding that turned some Rockford roads into rivers, the City has issued a warning to drivers to avoid the following areas in the event of a repeat Monday night. Severe weather has been forecast for the area for the third night in a […]
Sinkholes open in UW Health SwedishAmerican parking lot
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Sinkholes opened at UW Health SwedishAmerican on Monday, one by the front entrance and another in the ambulance bay of the ER. Crews worked to repair the pavement and fill the holes on Monday afternoon. The main E. State Street entrance remains blocked off and city inspectors have been summoned to […]
Over 40 dogs abandoned at Belvidere dog park
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Authorities are working to discover who abandoned over 40 dogs in Belvidere’s Hammertime Unleashed Dog Park on Monday morning. Mick Johnston took a video of the puppies running loose on the grounds and posted it to Facebook. The dogs were taken in by the Boone County Animal Services, who made a […]
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