WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic National Committee 's rulemaking arm voted Tuesday to seat New Hampshire's full slate of delegates at the party's convention...
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a former Milwaukee police officer was properly fired for posting racist memes relate
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — State lawmakers took the first steps Friday toward tightening absentee ballot laws since video last year captured people stuffing reams of ballots into collection boxes in one city, creating a “black eye” for Connecticut and fueling skepticism in some circles about U.S. election security. Mandatory surveillance cameras at absentee drop-boxes and […]
One year from now, Illinois residents will be required to possess a REAL ID card to board flights and visit certain federal offices.
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The high priest of the Indian Sikh religion, Giani Raghbir Singh, visited Rockford’s Nanaksar Sikh Temple on Wednesday, as part of a U.S. tour to meet with families who have been victims of racism and hate crimes. Raghbir Singh was appointed Jathedar — or highest leader — of the Golden Temple, one […]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Bears team representatives met with two top aids to Governor JB Pritzker to discuss building a new domed stadium on May 1st. Last week, the Bears unveiled plans for a $4.7 billion stadium, but need state lawmakers to approve more than a billion dollars in bonds, from the Illinois Sports Facilities […]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Connor Bedard is a big favorite to land the NHL’s Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie. He moved one step closer to that Tuesday when it was announced that Bedard is one of three finalists for the award. Bedard led all rookies this season in goals scored with 22 and […]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The Rock Valley College softball team finished its regular season in a big way Tuesday afternoon by sweeping a doubleheader from a good Illinois Valley Community College team. IVCC came into the afternoon with a record of 23-5. RVC took game one 8-1 behind the pitching of freshman Natalie Lower. The […]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — William Jones, 41, has changed his plea to guilty of shooting and killing Pinnon’s employee Peggy Anderson during a robbery in 2023. According to Winnebago County State’s Attorney J. Hanley, Jones pleaded guilty to the charge of First Degree Murder on Friday. Jones is accused of killing Anderson on January 11th, […]
ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WTVO) — The Rock County Health Department is warning residents that they may have been exposed to measles last week. According to health officials, a Dane County resident with a confirmed case of measles spent time in Rock County while infectious. Officials provided a list of locations and times at which residents […]
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — We’re celebrating our 800th episode tonight! It has been an amazing journey so far and we’re celebrating by playing a game of ‘Guess the Guest.’ What would you like to see more of on the show? Let us know by sending us an email at gds@fox39.com.
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — We’re back at the Rockford Public Library chatting with Director of Marketing Bridget Finn about the local history room. Bridget says that one of the most missed rooms from the building they had to bring down was the local history room. She says that the library does a great job at […]
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Police have arrested a suspect wanted for multiple juvenile sexual assault crimes, spanning from 2022 to 2024. According to the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office, Zaithadius Allen, 19, of Lena, was wanted on multiple charges of criminal sexual assault and sexual abuse. In November of 2022, authorities allege Allen committed assault and […]
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — Beloit’s Ho-Chunk casino expects to break ground in fall 2024, city leaders announced Wednesday. Plans include a casino, convention, and 18-story hotel to be built at the southeast corner of Willowbrook and Colley roads between Willowbrook Road and Interstate 39-90. The Beloit Casino will house between 1,500 and 1,800 gaming machines […]