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From Grit to Glory: Rockford Hosts Illinois' First IRONMAN, Cementing Its Role on the National Sports Stage

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From Grit to Glory: Rockford Hosts Illinois' First IRONMAN, Cementing Its Role on the National Sports Stage

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The sold-out IRONMAN 70.3 marks a multi-year partnership and a $25M economic win for Rockford See the Story

Mercyhealth Suspends Hospital Services at Rockton Avenue Campus

Mercyhealth Suspends Hospital Services at Rockton Avenue Campus

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Mercyhealth is suspending hospital services at its Rockton Avenue facility, with the expectation that the former Rockford Memorial Hospital may eventually become a senior living facility. Mercyhealth Vice President Kara Sankey issued a statement to Eyewitness News on Monday, saying, “Mercyhealth has filed with the state for temporary suspension of services in the main hospital building. We will still maintain many clinica…See the Story

Carlson to become interim leader of Rockford Fire Department as search continues for new chief

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Carlson to become interim leader of Rockford Fire Department as search continues for new chief

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Division Chief Brian Carlson has been named as the new interim fire chief for the Rockford Fire Department, in its effort to replace outgoing Chief Michelle Pankow. Earlier this month, Pankow was appointed as the Illinois State Fire Marshall. Carlson has served with the fire department for 27 years and has been the Division Chief of Administration. He will step into the Interim Chief role on July 9th. According to the rul…See the Story

Illinois State Budget Allocates $10 Million for Rockford Projects

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — More than $10 million in state funding from the Fiscal Year 2026 budget is coming to Rockford. Rep. Maurice West (D-67th District) announced the funding at an event at Fair Grounds Park on Tuesday. The funding includes: $3 million for the Family Peace Center $2 million for the Northern Illinois Land Bank $1.7 million to the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois $3.7 million for funding the Home Modification Program i…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford See the Story

Rockford veteran receives donated home from Marshmallow's HOPE

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford army veteran received a new home donated by the nonprofit group Marshmallow's HOPE on Monday. Marshmallow's HOPE was founded by Laura Kane and John Voiles. The group works to prevent suicide among teens, veterans, current service members, and first responders. The outfit started Project 4114 in 2023, an honorary project in memory of Zachary Birkholz and Caden Pritz, whose lives were lost to suicide. The plan wa…Property · Rockford See the Story

US Marshals take wanted Rockford man into custody on weapons charges

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police and US Marshals arrested Mikieon Taylor-Jones, 29, on weapons charges. Officers were surveilling the wanted suspect in the 1600 block of Brown Avenue on June 25. U.S. Marshals, Rockford officers and K9s were all a part of the operation. Marshals forcibly entered Taylor-Jones's residence and took him into custody in one of the bedrooms. Mikieon Taylor-Jones. Photo: Winnebago County Jail Authorities found co…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Machensey Park woman accused of attacking elderly, disabled victim with extension cord

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MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Machesney Park Police arrested Trisha Shank, 43, for allegedly attacking an elderly, disabled woman with an extension cord. Officers were called to a trailer park in the 9300 block of North Second Street for reports of domestic battery on June 29, around 5:40 p.m. The woman told authorities that Shank pulled her out of her wheelchair by her hair. Trisha Shank. Photo: Winnebago County Jail She proceeded to strike the…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Rockford police identify driver in hit-and-run that hurt 15-year-old

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police have announced the arrest of a suspect in a hit-and-run that injured a 15-year-old cyclist on N. 2nd Street last month. Police said the incident happened around 6 p.m. on Friday, June 20th. Video of the crash was captured on surveillance cameras at a nearby business, showing the driver of a blue sedan running a stoplight and hitting 15-year-old Alice Hunt as she crossed the intersection at N. 2nd and Ethel…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Man sentenced to 165 years for 2021 Rockford Kwik Mart murder

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Darrell McLin, 45, convicted of killing a woman at a Rockford Kwik Mart in 2021, has been sentenced to 165 years in prison. According to police, officers were summoned to the scene of a shooting at 1203 7th Street, around 1:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 10th, 2021. A man was found at the scene suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen. A short time later, a female shooting victim arrived at a local hospital, where she die…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Rockford police and fire departments seek additional chaplains for support

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police chaplains provide emotional and spiritual support to officers and people in crisis, but the Rock River Chaplains Association (RRCA) says they need more help. The group currently serves nearly a dozen police and fire departments, and has 8 professional chaplains on staff. They say they are in need of more. "Whether it be a first responder or a victim in an auto accident, a family crisis. We go on death notifications…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Here's who's running against Pritzker for Illinois Governor in 2026

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ILLINOIS (WTVO) — Last week, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced his re-election bid for a third term. During his time in office, Pritzker has legalized marijuana in Illinois, raised the minimum wage to $15, codified the state’s abortion rights, and abolished cash bail. He defeated Sen. Darren Bailey in a 2022 re-election. He has not announced a running mate since Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is running for the U.S. Senate. There has been speculati…JB Pritzker · Rockford See the Story

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