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

Tourism · Rockford

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

Fast Food Chain Voted America’s Most Satisfying for 11th Straight Year

Bojangles · Rockford

Fast Food Chain Voted America’s Most Satisfying for 11th Straight Year

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It hasn't been an easy year for the fast food industry, but a familiar name is once again first when it comes to happy customers, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.See the Story

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

Rockford, Illinois · Rockford

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

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

Rockford Fugitive Caught for Drug Dealing and Illegal Weapons Possession

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A fugitive from Rockford was caught Friday and is now under suspicion of drug dealing and illegal weapons possession. Mikieon Taylor-Jones, 29, previously served a prison sentence for a 2016 shooting. Court records show he was sentenced to 5 years in prison (with credit for a year and a half served) after accepting a plea deal for reduced charges, of aggravated discharge of a weapon and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon…Lebanon · Lebanon See the Story

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

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…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Rockford volleyball tournament aims to empower burn survivors

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A burn survivor and her nonprofit partnered with another to support burn survivors on Saturday. Stacy Moore created the event through her organization, Through the Flames, to partner with Camp I Am Me to raise money for burn survivors. "I am a burn survivor myself. I was burned in a campfire when I was six years old," said Moore. "I was sitting too close to the fire. My uncle poured gasoline on it, and it exploded, and I …Volleyball · Rockford Read Article

Rockford man accused of strangling a woman, slashing her tires

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested David Taylor, 48, for allegedly strangling a woman and slashing her tires. On June 15, around 8:30 p.m., officers were called to the 3300 block of Chadwick Drive for reports of domestic violence. The woman told authorities she was attacked after an argument. The victim reported that her tires were slashed when she attempted to leave her residence. David Taylor. Photo: Winnebago County Jail Taylor …Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Police: Rockford man hits woman with a beer can while violating pretrial release

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Zachary Manning, 31, for allegedly strangling a woman. On June 26, around 3 a.m., officers were called to the 1200 block of North Main Street for reports of domestic violence. The victim was taken to Swedish American Hospital shortly after authorities arrived. At the hospital, the woman told officials that she attempted to leave the apartment before Manning attacked her. Zachary Manning. Photo: Wi…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

Rockford students honored for serving the community at Harkins memorial event

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Seven Rockford students were recognized for serving their community at Harkins Memorial Foundation's annual dinner. The foundation was created after James Harkins died in a drowning accident almost 30 years ago. "It's all about him, and it's also all about the young kids," said Marva Brown. The rewards aim to remind the students that all they do for the community is valued. "At the end of the night, these kids are going t…Rockford, Illinois · Rockford Read Article

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