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Afternoon News Update: April 16
Charges have been filed against the one-time client of a Rockford attorney shot dead in 2008 while clearing snow from his driveway.
Afternoon News Update: April 15
Stateline area tanning salons say they have adjusted to an Illinois law banning customers under the age of 18 from using their tanning beds.
Afternoon News Update: April 14
A man is facing charges after a car crash early Saturday in DeKalb County that killed a young woman.
Afternoon News Update: April 11
A child was hit by a bus on Rockford’s west side. It happened this morning in the 2400 block of Yonge Street. Officials say the child received only minor injuries. WROK will provide more information as it becomes available.
Governor Pat Quinn was in the Stateline Thursday to announce that a passenger railway service between Chicago and Rockford could begin operating next year
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Afternoon News Update: April 10
Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey gave his ninth State of the City address Wednesday evening. His speech covered topics such as: talking better public safety, education and infrastructure investments. He also explained that Rockford is stomping out unemployment with company partnerships
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Afternoon News Update: April 9
This evening will mark an important moment for Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey. He will deliver his ninth State of the City address at 6pm at the Coronado Theatre. His speech entitled “A Better Rockford Today” will focus on the positive direction the city has been moving in over the past year despite challenges
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Afternoon News Update: April 8
Wednesday marks an important day for Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey. He will deliver his ninth State of the City address at 6pm at the Coronado Theatre.
UPDATED: Missing Wisconsin infant found alive in Iowa [AUDIO]
BELOIT, Wis. (AP) — A missing newborn from a southern Wisconsin was found alive and in good condition Friday at a gas station in eastern Iowa, law enforcement officers said.
Town of Beloit Police Chief Steven Kopp said Kayden Powell, who's nearly a week old, was discovered about 10:15 a...