State of Illinois
July 19, 2025
‘Good Trouble Lives On’ protest draws hundreds to downtown Rockford
July 19, 2025
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Across the country, tens of thousands of people turn out for a day of action, …
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June 01, 2025
Mexican restaurant in Rockford unveils Illinois’ largest margarita
June 01, 2025
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Mexico Clásico is known around Rockford for its traditional Mexican cuisine, but now it i…
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May 31, 2025
Changes are coming to Toad Hall Books and Records
May 31, 2025
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Toad Hall Books & Records, a Rockford staple for music and movie enthusiasts, is under…
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May 31, 2025
Mark Henderson, chief meteorologist at WIFR, out after 22 years in Rockford TV
May 31, 2025
ROCKFORD — Mark Henderson, who led WIFR TV’s weather team as its chief meteorologist, is out aft…
State of Illinois
May 30, 2025
Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers
May 30, 2025
SPRINGFIELD — A bill that seeks to control the rising cost of prescription drugs while also of…
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May 29, 2025
Rockford police raid home of accused US Post Office robber
May 29, 2025
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A man faces charges after robbing a Rockford post office on Tuesday, according…
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May 27, 2025
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department to test new AI tool to reduce report-writing time
May 27, 2025
ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office will begin using a new artificial intelligenc…
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March 29, 2025
Allen Hawkins pled guilty to armed kidnapping; attempted murder charges dismissed
March 29, 2025
By: Ryan Johnston ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Allen Hawkins pled guilty to an armed kidnapping on Fr…
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March 28, 2025
Illinois lawmakers look to eliminate townships with new bill
March 28, 2025
By: Blake Dietz ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Lawmakers in Illinois’ House of Representatives have propose…
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March 28, 2025
Social Security Administration stands firm on keeping local offices open
March 28, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVO) — The Social Security Administration clarified that it has no plans to close …
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March 23, 2025
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March 23, 2025
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – In response to the Trump administration’s moves on immigration control and tackli…
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March 12, 2025
Winnebago County mother convicted of medically abusing kids, forced unnecessary treatments
March 12, 2025
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Kathryn Williams has been found guilty at a bench trial Wednesday of medically abusi…
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March 05, 2025
Trump administration cuts funding for Illinois food assistance programs
March 05, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced that two programs were being discontin…
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March 05, 2025
DOGE recommends closure of Social Security office in Rockford, Illinois
March 05, 2025
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is recommending the closure of Rockford…
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March 05, 2025
U.S. attorney general challenges Illinois’ new nonprofit diversity law
March 05, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has moved to intervene in a lawsuit against Illi…
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March 05, 2025
Rockford Schools Code of Conduct updated to prevent bullying
March 05, 2025
By:Reanne Weil ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford Public Schools District 205 committee is consideri…
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March 04, 2025
Rockford City Council votes to keep "All People Are Welcome" sign
March 04, 2025
By: Dillon Valencia ROCKFORD, Ill. — Rockford City Council came to a conclusion after a weeks…
