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Rockford man accused of attacking a pregnant woman while being intoxicated
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Zigmond Vanderwall, 34, for allegedly pushing a pregnant woman causing her stomach to hit a wall. On August 23, around 1 a.m., police responded to Swedish American Hospital for a domestic battery call. The victim told officials Vanderwall came home around 10:30 p.m. intoxicated. She was asleep until […]
A 2 vehicle crash at Kishwaukee and 1st caused 3 people to go to local hospitals
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) A two-vehicle traffic crash happened at the intersection of Kishwaukee and 1st. Street on Saturday afternoon. Three occupants of the cars were transported to local hospitals. Rockford Police are asking people to avoid the area while they investigate. This is a developing story.
Rockford Pooch-A-Palooza Dog (and Cat) Adoption Event
Looking to add a furry friend to your family this fall? Mark your calendar for an exciting dog and cat adoption event happening in Rockford this September, where you might just find your perfect companion. POOCH-A-PALOOZA. Are you ready to expand your family with a furry friend? Then don't miss...
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Rockford metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Rockford metro area using data from Zillow. Originally published on stacker.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
CDC urges Americans to prepare for respiratory virus season
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The CDC is asking Americans to prepare for the fall and winter flu season. The CDC said COVID, the flu and RSV are still responsible for many fall and winter hospitalizations, some leading to death. The CDC is offering tips on preventing severe illnesses for you and your family. “CDC recommends […]
Recognizing signs of anxiety in kids heading back to school
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Back-to-school anxiety can manifest in different ways including physical symptoms and behavioral changes. UW Health Family Medicine Physician Dr. Matteo Perrone encourages parents to look for signs of anxiety and allow kids to share their thoughts and feelings. Perrone says it is important to acknowledge anxious...
Rockford Police engage with kids at bike rodeo
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Kids get a chance to show off their wheels while connecting with Rockford officers during a bike rodeo event. On Friday, families biked to the Dick’s Sport Goods on E. State Street to ride through an obstacle course, learn how to ride and score a chance to win a free bike and safety gear.
Sunday is an Air Pollution Action Day in Illinois. Here's what that means
Sunday has been declared an Air Pollution Action Day in several Chicago-area counties, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency said, citing elevated ozone levels. In Illinois, an Air Pollution Action Day is issued when air quality is forecasted to be at or above the Orange or “Unhealthy/Sensitive Groups” category for two or more consecutive days. Similarly, an Air Quality Alert was set to go into effect for McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Grundy, Cook and Will counties starting at midnight Saturday through midnight Sunday.
Prep sports recap for Aug. 23, 2024
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — The high school football season in Illinois officially kicks off on Aug. 30. But some teams got a jump start on the season playing ‘Week Zero’ games Friday night. The Illinois High School Association now allows teams to play limited scrimmages against an opponent. Each team is allowed 12 offensive plays […]
Speedy Guilford team could be ready to challenge for the NIC-10 championship
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WTVO) — If there’s a football program in this area that could be headed for a big rebound this season, it might be Guilford. The Vikings will bring a lot to the field on game nights. Two years ago, the Vikings rose up and challenged for the NIC-10 championship. They might have even […]
House fire displaces Janesville family, causes $75,000 in damage
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — A Janesville family of four is displaced due to a house fire. On August 23, around 2 p.m., the Janesville Fire Department was dispatched to the 800 block of West Holmes Street and arrived to see smoke coming from the attic. The fire was located in a second-story bedroom and extinguished […]
Public service campaign blasts Kamala Harris’ electric vehicle agenda
(The Center Square) – It is Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s lofty goal to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads in less than six years, and now a public service campaign is critical of his political party’s EV agenda. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) has launched an ad campaign called “Driver’s Seat” that highlights Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for a 100% ban on sales of new gas cars in the U.S. The campaign is part of AFPM’s eight-figure issue campaign to...
Janesville Craig pummels Sun Prairie West 42-8 for season-opening win
JANESVILLE — Energy, excitement and second-half touchdowns filled Monterey Stadium as Janesville Craig’s football team took on Sun Prairie West in Friday’s season opener. The Cougars’ run game dominated the show, finishing with 285 rushing yards in a 42-8 non-conference victory. The Cougars focused on their passing attack in the 2023 season, but on Friday’s first drive, the Cougars’ bread and butter was handing the ball off to senior running...
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
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