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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 strangles pregnant woman in cell phone store
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested Charvez Hansel, 32, for allegedly strangling a pregnant woman in a local cell phone store. On September 28th, around 2 p.m., officers responded to a domestic incident involving a pregnant woman who was attacked while working at this local phone store. Police saw redness around her neck immediately when […]
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.
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 […]
Card caper lands two in court
EAU CLAIRE — Two cousins face felony charges after authorities say they stole part of a valuable card collection. Rosario Pillado, 31, Arcadia, and Daniel Monarrez, 32, Rockford, Ill., are charged in Eau Claire County with theft of movable property valued between $10,000 and $100,000. Pillado’s charge has a modifier as party to a crime. Police were called in May by a woman who reported cards she inherited from her...
Wanted Rockford man accused of distributing look-alike substances
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Ronnie Walker, 46, for distributing look-alike substances among other charges. On October 7, around 8:49 p.m., officials were on patrol and saw Walker in front of a Circle K located at 1030 East State Street drinking a beer. The suspect told authorities his name was “Ronnie Walter”. Police […]
Disturbing Situation Involving A Samurai Sword In Illinois
When you hear about an attack with a deadly weapon in Illinois a samurai sword is not the typical thing you expect to be included in the story. The world has become a crazy place including right here in Rockford, Illinois. You don't know what to expect or even what people are capable of doing. You've got to be very careful when dealing with other folks. One wrong word or hand gesture and they could lose it. Then all of a sudden you're in a dangerous situation.
Daywatch: New casino makes huge debut
Good morning, Chicago. Hard Rock Rockford had a huge debut at its new permanent casino, jumping from ninth to second in Illinois in both gaming revenue and visitors during its first full month. The sprawling entertainment complex generated $13.7 million in adjusted gross receipts and drew more than 157,000 visitors for September, topping every casino in the state but perennial leader Rivers ...
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 […]
Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of 21-Year-Old in Loves Park
A devastating motorcycle accident claimed the life of a 21-year-old early on Saturday morning (10/5). Fatal Crash Occurs Early Morning on North Alpine Road. According to a press release from the Winnebago County Coroner's Office, the crash occurred around 12:17 am on October 5 in the 7300 block of Alpine Road near Winters Drive and close to the Windsor Lake area.
Rockford native goes missing in Tennessee floodwaters, wife pleads for answers
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WTVO) — A Rockford native is searching for her husband after he went missing during Hurricane Helene’s hit in Tennessee. After Hurricane Helene’s devastation, many families are still recovering. One family in Jonesborough, a city 300 miles east of Nashville, is still desperately searching for a loved one. Keli, 55, and her husband […]
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, […]
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