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Rockford man charged with murder after shooting near MaxMartWIFR10 hours ago
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Belvidere police say 15 year old tried to rob gas station with knifeRockford Register Star1 day ago
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Illinois’ 1st Snowfall Will Probably Happen On This Date
You can feel it in the air. Well, at least you will once we get through some unseasonably warm September weather within the next few days. 80s over the weekend, then we cool down. Right about this time every year, the excitement about searching for the resting place of our...
Police: Rockford man shoots two men, one fatally, near MaxMart
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Murphy Doss, 51, for allegedly shooting two men, one fatally, at a MaxMart on Friday night. Around 10:08 p.m., officials responded to the MaxMart at 922 Kilburn Avenue to find 34-year-old and 30-year-old victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to local hospitals where the 30-year-old victim […]
Belvidere police say 15 year old tried to rob gas station with knife
Belvidere police have arrested a 15 year old for allegedly trying to rob a gas station with a knife. According to a news release issued Friday by the Belvidere Police Department, the 15-year-old boy entered the Citgo gas station at 717 N. State St. shortly before 7:25 a.m. Wednesday, displayed a large knife, threatened the clerk and demanded merchandise. ...
To the Guy Who Wouldn’t Leave Me Alone at a Rockford Bar
The other night, I was enjoying a drink at my favorite bar in Rockford, playing mancala and catching the fight on TV when I noticed a guy across the bar watching me. And no, it wasn't a "cute" stare, it was more of an "I'm about to approach you and bother you until I intimidate you enough to go home with me" death stare.
Belvidere PD asks the public for help identifying burglary suspect
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Belvidere Police are asking the community to aid them in identifying a burglary suspect. During the early morning of September 25, security cameras in the 1500 block of Crosslink Parkway caught a silver Ford-150 pulling a trailer leaving the scene of a burglary. Numerous spools of commercial-grade copper wire were stolen […]
Rockford man accused of strangling a woman, threatening to ‘kill her’
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Leonard Hill Jr., 34, for allegedly strangling a woman in her home. On September 25, around 3:38 p.m., police responded to the 400 block of Alliance Avenue after a child called and said “Heavy” was attempting to kill his mother. The woman told police Hill arrived at her […]
Rockford area football scores from Friday, September 27
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Here are the high school football scores of games involving Rockford area teams from September 27 as compiled by the “Overtime” team. Watch “Overtime” live on Fox 39 Friday nights immediately following Fox’s college football telecasts. NIC-10 Boylan 57 Belvidere 21Belvidere North 47 Jefferson 8Hononegah 35 Freeport 0Harlem 30 Guilford 13East […]
Rockton residents could soon receive part of $94M settlement from Chemtool
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO) — Residents near Rockton’s Chemtool plant could soon receive their share of a 94-million-dollar settlement with the company. A final approval hearing was held on Friday afternoon after the courts gave a preliminary green light in May. If approved, residents can expect to receive money as early as November. Those within a […]
Famed Illinois BBQ Joint Announces Last Chance to Get Meat
Closing day for the 2024 season at Smokin' Coop BBQ Pit in Belvidere, Illinois is quickly approaching, but don't cry in your pulled pork just yet, because there's a way you can enjoy their delicious food all year long!. Closing Day for Smokin' Coop BBQ Pit in Belvidere. So far...
American’s Toy Scout team makes stop in Rockford to buy vintage items
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Rockford-area residents were paid cold, hard cash this week to part with their vintage toys and collectibles as the renowned Toy Scout team made a stop in the Forest City. “It’s always fun to see what everybody brings in,” said Jeff Schriefer, roadshow manager for Joel Magee, a collector known across […]
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