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These are America’s top hotels according to J.D. Power; the new trend they are seeing
Troy, Michigan (WJET/WFXP) — J.D. Power has released this year’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study, highlighting the top hotels in North America and revealing a new travel trend that is being seen. The annual study, now in its 28th year, begins the previous year with results released in July of the following […]
Terminally ill veteran’s wish for one final bike ride comes true
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — With a thumbs up and a big smile, Michael Rickert enjoyed a ride through Rock Cut State Park on a beautiful afternoon. This was an extra special ride for the Army veteran because he is a hospice patient and this was something he told his counselor he would love to do. […]
Largest music companies sue Verizon for $2.6 billion in massive copyright infringement case
NEW YORK (WJET/WFXP) — The largest recording companies in the world have filed a massive lawsuit against Verizon Communications, Verizon Services, and Cellco Partnership (aka Verizon Wireless). The plaintiffs claim that they both enabled and profited from the copyright infringement committed by tens of thousands of its subscribers. “While Verizon is famous for its “Can […]
Deputy indicted for murder of Sonya Massey, fired by Sangamon Co. Sheriff
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy has been indicted for first-degree murder. Sean Grayson of the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office was charged on Wednesday for the murder of Sonya Massey. The Springfield woman called 911 because a ‘prowler’ was around her home on Hoover Avenue around 1 a.m. on July 6. Deputies […]
South Beloit’s Ross Robertson picks Northern Michigan University
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — One of the Stateline’s premier high school basketball players will be taking his skills to Northern Michigan once his high school career is complete. South Beloit’s Ross Robertson has indicated on his ‘X’ account that he has committed to Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan. Robertson is a 6’8 center […]
Austin Strand re-signs with the Rockford IceHogs
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The IceHogs have assured themselves of having more leadership in the locker room and on the ice next season. They have re-signed 27-year-old defenseman Austin Strand to a one-year AHL contract. Strand played in 38 games for the IceHogs last season after being acquired in December in a trade with the […]
ComEd reports more than 80% of Rockford-area storm outages restored
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — ComEd crews are still working to restore power knocked out by storms last weekend. Utility officials said they have never seen widespread damage but said many customers who lost electricity now have it back. “We lost 440,000 customers. The good news is that we have restored almost 350,000 of them and […]
Is this Rockford man’s mullet the ‘greatest of all time’?
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – It may no longer be accurate to say, “business in front and party in the back,” when it comes to a certain hairstyle. For one Rockford man, everything about his mullet is a good time. But there is a bit of business involved as he vies to be the mullet champion […]
Man charged in July 4th shooting at Rockford Ridge that injured 4
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Augustus Young Jr., 21, for two counts of attempted murder among other charges. On July 5, around 2 a.m., police responded to the 200 block of Cameron Avenue for a shots fired call. Officials said they heard over 50 gunshots. Authorities found a black Ford Fusion disabled at […]
Winnebago principal’s personal experience inspires Illinois school’s cardiac safety law
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — This Fall, all schools in Illinois will be required to have a plan in place in the event of a cardiac arrest on school grounds. A Winnebago principal advocated for the law after it happened to her, and now her school is one of three Heart Safe Schools in the state. […]
Man strangles, hits victim with a hammer: Police
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Trenton Thompson, 20, for allegedly striking a man with a hammer and strangling him. July 15, around 8 p.m., police were dispatched to the 400 block of Superior Avenue for a domestic battery call. The victim told officials the incident started when Thompson refused to clean the mud […]
Rockford man accused of punching victim, kicking his dog
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Alberto Ortiz, 38, for allegedly punching a man and kicking a dog after arguing with him. On July 16, at 8 p.m., authorities responded to 2700 Prial Avenue for two men fighting. A witness said she wanted to press charges because her grandson was present during the incident. The […]
4-year-old Illinois boy competes in National Mullet Competition
Showcasing his mullet named after Patrick Swayze, a four-year-old from Millstadt, Illinois, will compete in the National Mullet Competition this month. Bohdi Fischer and his mullet, "The Swayze Special," will compete in the 1-4 age group while strutting the "business-in-the-front, party-in-the-back" hairstyle.
Rockford Walmart evacuated, bomb unit called to scene
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford Walmart was evacuated Wednesday due to a bomb threat, according to police. Around 12 p.m., patrons were evacuated from the Walmart store, at 3849 Northridge Drive, and police confirmed the Bomb Unit was called to the scene. Around 12:28 pm., a police sergeant told our reporter the situation “had […]
Marilyn Manson accuser comes forward after NY ruling: ‘Fear no longer controls me’
A New York Supreme Court judge has decided not to toss a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleged abuse by gothic shock rocker Marilyn Manson. She publicly revealed her identity for the first time this week.
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