ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A teacher at Christian Life Schools has been fired after allegations of “inappropriate physical interactions with a minor.” In a letter sent to parents, Christian Life’s Head of Schools Dr. Judy Bethge said the school became aware of the allegations on Friday, and said “to our knowledge, these incidents did not […]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — QuikTrip has opened its second location in Rockford near the former Sandy Hollow Kmart. “We’re thrilled to expand our presence in Illinois with our newest store in Rockford,” said QuikTrip Corporate Communications Manager Aisha Jefferson. “We look forward to becoming a trusted part of the Rockford community while continuing to deliver the […]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — An 81-year-old Rockford woman suffered serious injuries in a crash Thursday morning. Rockford Police announced at 9:21 a.m. that the crash, involving only one vehicle, happened on Stoney Creek Way. DEVELOPING…
HILLCREST, Ill. (WTVO) — Two Ogle County teens were arrested on charges of domestic battery after an attack in Hillcrest on Wednesday night. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office was called to the 300 block of Hillcrest Avenue around 10 p.m. for a domestic disturbance and arrested a 16-year-old boy on charges of aggravated domestic battery […]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police have announced an arrest in the 2021 killing of 15-year-old Malah’ki Lee, who was gunned down while walking home from school. Police said Jeremiah Mondesir-Williams, 20, has been charged with First Degree Murder, and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (MDMA). On Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021, […]
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — A 57-year-old motorcyclist has died after he lost control and was struck by a BMW in a Freeport crash Wednesday afternoon. According to the Freeport Police Department, a 57-year-old man from Freeport was driving south on West Avenue around 4:52 p.m. when he lost control of the motorcycle and was hit […]
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Allison Ryner won a Golden Apple Award for her work with special needs students in March. The Parker Early Education special education teacher said her passion comes from her battle with mental health. “I struggled with my own mental health as a child, so coming into this role and helping […]
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Jersey Mike’s has opened a new location in Freeport. The storefront, at 2705 IL Rt. 26, opened on Wednesday. The grand opening will include a fundraiser for Freeport area schools. Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s locations have raised more than $175 million for local charities. In 2025, the company’s 15th annual Month […]
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — The Oregon Junior and High schools will have a new principal this summer. Jen Speakes, of Mount Morris, will take the position. Her past experience includes teaching at Belvidere and Jefferson high schools, as well as serving as principal at Meridian Junior High School in Stillman Valley, under former superintendent PJ […]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — UW Health has revived its “Caring Canines” program and is searching for new volunteers. The program was first started in 2010, allowing local residents to volunteer their dogs to visit patients at the hospital, with organizers saying dogs bring a special comfort to patients and staff. It was put on hold […]
