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, 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…...

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, 1+ day ago   (507+ words) AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Human Rights Campaign announced Thursday that it estimates 25.6 million LGBTQ+ adults live in the U.S., a significant increase from previous estimates of the nation’s sexual orientation and gender identity minority. It’s 12% of all U.S. adults, according…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (141+ words) MyStateline ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Belvidere gang member Cody Heinzman, 21, pleaded guilty to weapons charges and was sentenced to 6 months in jail on Friday. Heinzman was arrested on July 18 during a traffic stop at Charles and 29th Streets. Officers with the Rockford Police…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (157+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford man is arrested after allegedly trying to burn down a neighbor’s door after a fight early Thursday morning. According to Rockford Police, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex on Florida Drive after 4:00 a.m. Thursday…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (372+ words) CHICAGO (WMBD) — Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue announced disaster tax relief for those affected by severe storms over the last two months. People and businesses in 15 counties affected by widespread damage from torrential downpours, flash flooding,…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (299+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — An 8-year-old girl is using handcrafted, cat-inspired keychains to raise money for animals in need. Luna Elmatari, along with her father Sal Elmatari, launched a business called Pretty Kitty Art and Antiques on Instagram to support shelter animals....