ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford's Community Relations Commission set out a task to work on youth violence prevention within Rockford's public schools. "Well, there were some things that were concerning to the mayor. this year particularly with so much violence and activity at public schools," said William Martin one of the commission's board members.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford's Community Relations Commission set out a task to work on youth violence prevention within Rockford's public schools.
"Well, there were some things that were concerning to the mayor. this year particularly with so much violence and activity at public schools," said William Martin one of the commission's board members.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Forest Preserve of Winnebago County(FPRWC) held a special board meeting Wednesday night to discuss their decision to terminate the agreement between them and Severson Dells Education Foundation.
Both sides say that it is mainly budgetary reasons for why the agreement is currently in limbo. However, it is clear both hope to move forward together.
Tajanae Glass, 22, has been charged with theft for allegedly stealing $25,000 from the Walgreens store where she worked.
"People need to know that this is happening and that it is a real issue," Bjornbak said. "If you've got a Hyundai or Kia, your vehicle is at risk, 100%."
Local students are taking on a friendly competition to help fill a critical need in our area, as part of Rock River Valley Blood Center's "School's United! to Save Lives" program.
Collins and Stone Funeral Home director Brandy Collins released a statement Wednesday after a van containing the body of Curtis Brown was stolen on January 21st.
Rockford Police have arrested Stillman Cunningham, 26, for allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend 16 times with a kitchen knife during an argument.
The City of Rockford announced several local business owners are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of William Jones, the suspect in the murder of Pinnon Meats worker Peggy Anderson, last month.
A bill to make sure that patients know about changes to their medical records has been introduced in the Illinois state capitol.
A former Rockford manufacturer is getting cleaned up.
One Rockford church has opened its doors to the city's most vulnerable population as temperatures drop below zero.
Food pantries are bracing for a possible up-tick in demand as SNAP benefits in Illinois decrease.
