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Machesney Park man accused of locking children in bedroom, not allowing them to use the bathroom
MACHENSEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — DCFS and Machesney Park Police took three children into protective custody, and Gregory Bergeron, 66, for allegedly abusing the kids. On August 29, police went to the 7800 block of Scott Lane to assist DCFS with the situation. A DCFS investigator interviewed the children and they told her they were […]
Attorneys prepare for Dec. 2 trial in Don Carter Lanes deadly mass shooting
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Attorneys continue to prepare for the trial of the man accused of a deadly mass shooting at a Rockford Bowling alley nearly four years ago. Duke Webb, 41, appeared in court Monday. The judge denied Webb’s attorney’s requests for a change of venue and the proposed jury questionnaire. A former Green […]
COLD! Illinois First Freeze Forecast to Happen in the Next 7 Days
There are two days that we prepare for every fall here in northern Illinois. The first day when the temperature drops below 32 degrees, and the first day we get snow. One of those days is coming within the next week, according to the latest forecast from the Weather Channel.
Fire burns storage unit in Loves Park on Tuesday
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Firefighters in Loves Park worked quickly Tuesday to put out a fire in a storage garage on Material Avenue. According to the Loves Park Fire Department, at 11:37 a.m., fire crews responded to Material Storage, at 5910 block of Material Avenue, and found heavy smoke coming from a small storage […]
How did Rockford-area Illinois counties and cities get their names?
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Ever wonder how your hometown got its name? Northern Illinois was once part of “Illinois Country” during French control, and part of French Canada. It was named by French Catholic missionaries and explorers after Indian tribes who lived in the area. The British gained control of the area with the Treaty […]
New restaurant moving in to former Johnny Pamcakes at Kegel Harley Davidson
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WTVO) — A new restaurant is moving in to the former Johnny Pamcakes that was located inside Kegel’s Harley Davidson near the CherryVale Mall. Johnny Pamcakes 2 announced in February that it would be relocating from the Kegel’s location, at 7125 Harrison Avenue, to Belvidere. A new restaurant, Benny’s, will open Saturday, […]
Report finds 85 domestic violence deaths in Wisconsin in 2023
A new report found that Wisconsin saw 85 domestic violence-related deaths in 2023, a slight decrease from the previous year. The report’s release comes as organizations offering support to victims of domestic violence are facing steep budget cuts due to a decline in federal funding. Advocates have warned those budget cuts — which may mean […]
Dane Co. Sheriff's Office to offer snowmobile safety course this month
WESTPORT, Wis. -- There might not be any snowflakes falling right now, but that doesn't mean you can't get ready for the winter. The Dane County Sheriff's Office will offer a snowmobile safety course later this month.
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