1+ week, 1+ day ago   (146+ words) NEW MILFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The remains of a local Korean War soldier have returned home after more than seven decades, as family members gathered Tuesday morning to lay Pfc. Andrew Hathaway to rest in New Milford. Hathaway served with the U.S....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (175+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Roger Ellison, 76, faces charges for alleged sexual assault of another resident at a Rockford senior living center. According to the Rockford Police Department, officers were called to the Grand Regency at 2114 Kishwaukee Street on Sunday. According to the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (134+ words) MyStateline ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police have issued warrants for the arrest of a man and a woman wanted on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of at least one child. On Friday, August 21, the Winnebago County State’s Attorney authorized charges against…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (51+ words) MyStateline PECATONICA, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Rockford Christian finished fourth in the state in Class 2A last season. Now the Royal Lions have their first win of this season after earning a tight 25-21, 25-22 win at Pecatonica Tuesday evening.Watch the media player for…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (77+ words) MyStateline ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The IHSA girls flag football season is underway. Monday was the first day for contests in the state. At Auburn, the Jefferson J-Hawks used one huge play to pull this one out over the Lady Knights…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (286+ words) LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Park District celebrated the grand opening of Home Base Sports Fields on Monday at Lindberg Park, marking the end of the inaugural season for its Buddy Baseball and All Stars Baseball programs at the new…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (197+ words) MyStateline (WTVO) — Alderwoman Janessa Neal was sworn in as acting mayor of Rockford during a special City Council meeting She will serve an eight-month interim role The transition follows Mayor Tom McNamara's stepping down, as he prepares to leave…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (312+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WTVO) — A suburban Chicago police officer has been placed on administrative leave while authorities investigate whether he improperly used a license plate reader system that has drawn increasing scrutiny over privacy concerns nationwide. According to NewsNation, an officer with…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (128+ words) EF-0 tornado confirmed in Southern Lee County from Friday evening’s storms MyStateline An EF-0 tornado touched down Southern Lee County, IL during Friday evening's storms, the National Weather Service confirmed during a recent storm survey The tornado touched down near…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (203+ words) MyStateline (WTVO/WQRF) — Here are the high school football results from Friday night August 21 for games in the Rockford area as compiled by the 'Overtime' team of Scott Leber and Tylor Sorensen.Watch 'Overtime' Friday nights on FOX 39 in…...