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Husband ‘watched his wife’s life leave her body’ after taking her to the ceIIar, placing her head in the utiIity basin, and holding her there until she drowned, then claimed she took her own life; sentencedeugenedailypost.com1 day ago
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Illinois High School Cancels Varsity Football Season
Some high school seniors were crushed when their high school decided to cancel the varsity football season. No Football Season For These Illinois High School Seniors. Football is by far my favorite sport. I played for 8 years, 5th grade, and through high school. I had a blast. I wish I could've played in college but I didn't have the size or skills. It was a big part of my life, especially my senior year. I couldn't imagine not having that experience.
Man accused of stalking ex-wife ahead of her appearance at domestic violence awareness event
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A man has been arrested after police say he violated an order of protection by sabotaging the efforts of his ex-wife to speak at a Domestic Violence Awareness Month event in Rockford. According to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, Lauren Pruitt, of Pecatonica, was scheduled to speak at an event at […]
Habitual domestic abuser accused of strangling Rockford woman
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Keith Neubauer, 41, for allegedly punching a woman 20 times and strangling her. On October 3, around 2:14 p.m., officers responded to the Swedish American Hospital for a patient who was receiving treatment for an alleged domestic battery incident. She told authorities two days before Neubauer arrived at her […]
Byron, Illinois Couple Invites the Community to Experience Their ‘Halloween Haunted Trail’
A Byron, Illinois couple has gone all out to create a spooky Halloween experience that the community can come and view for free. If you love seeing scary Halloween displays, but don't like actors jumping out at you which is the norm at most haunted houses, check out this spooky property in Byron, Illinois.
Missing since 2011, Timmothy Pitzen turns 20 on Oct. 18
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – A missing person with Rockford ties was born on this day 20 years ago. Timmothy Pitzen, who was 6 years old when he was last seen, was born on Oct. 18, 2004, in Aurora, Illinois. Pitzen was last seen on May, 11, 2011. That’s the day his mother Amy Fry-Pitzen, unexpectedly […]
Rockford Fire fights ‘heavy’ residential blaze
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Firefighters fought a “heavy” fire at a house in the Rockford area on Saturday. Around 2:42 p.m., Rockford Fire responded to the 1800 block of Reed Avenue for a residential fire. RFD said the house was abandoned and the fire started in the attached garage. Firefighters called for an additional fire […]
Rockford man accused of delivering cocaine, cannabis after search warrant
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Police Department Narcotics Unit arrested Jason Regan, 42, for allegedly manufacturing and delivering cannabis and cocaine. On October 17, around 9:50 a.m., police searched a house in the 1900 block of Guilford Road. Police found the suspect along with cocaine, cannabis, Adderall pills, an unknown brown powder, white chalky […]
Man confesses to arson at Rockford high rise and Wired Cafe
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — David Marshall, 46, confessed to arson at Park Terrace high rise and Wired Cafe. Fire investigators determined the fire originated in a first-floor office on the south side of the high rise. Investigators also received security footage from Rockford Public Housing Authority that showed a black male, wearing a tan jacket […]
frozen waffles recalled for listeria risk from many major retailers
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Many major retail stores, including Walmart and Target, are recalling multiple varieties of frozen waffles manufactured by TreeHouse Foods, Inc. for a potential listeria outbreak. Listeria infection can cause fatal infections in children, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Symptoms can […]
Rockford area football scores from Friday, October 18, 2024
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Here are the high school football scores from week 8 action involving teams from the Rockford area as compiled by the “Overtime” team. NIC-10Hononegah 22 Belvidere North 19 (Indians rally with two 4th quarter TDs)Belvidere 13 Auburn 6Freeport 34 Jefferson 26Guilford 14 East 10Harlem at Boylan (Saturday at noon) UPDATED NIC-10 […]
Welcome To The Richest City In The State Of Illinois
With an average household income of $458,988 and a population of just over 12,000, the richest city in Illinois is a place where you might mistake the local grocery store for a high-end boutique. I wouldn't know what it's like to live in a wealthy city since I've been in...
Byron rallies late to edge Dixon in a wild Big Northern Conference battle
DIXON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — This will go down as one of the greatest games of all-time in the Big Northern Conference. The Byron Tigers edged the Dixon Dukes Friday night 29-28 in a tension-filled final minute. The Tigers trailed 28-21 as the final seconds were ticking off the clock, but with 16.2 seconds to play, […]
Freeport keeps playoff hopes alive by outscoring Rockford Jefferson
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Freeport Pretzels might yet earn their first trip to the playoffs since 2008. They kept their hopes alive Friday night by defeating the Jefferson J-Hawks 34-26 boosting their record to 4-4. The Pretzels still need a win next week at Rockford East to reach the 5-win mark and become eligible […]
Paranormal Tour Of Haunted Illinois Theater On Halloween
If you're looking for a really scary night on Halloween, then I've got the perfect paranormal event for you to attend in Illinois. Old theaters are the best. They have so much character. Plus, many times they're known for paranormal activity. I've been to quite a few in my lifetime. Of course, we have the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford.
The Stateline honors fallen Rockford officer by running a 5k
ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) — Family, friends and furry companions raced around Roscoe in support of Jaimie Cox, a fallen Rockford Police Officer and the foundation created in his name. Adam Cox started the nonprofit in 2019 in honor of his cousin who was killed while conducting a traffic stop two years prior. He said the […]
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