May 11, 2024

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Janelle Iaccino just loves educating people all about cicadas. Iaccino is known as The Bug Girl. She's developed a reputation for her knowledge of bugs and insects. She's been busy traveling the region teaching people about cicadas. She said most of her talks have been trying to downplay the fears surrounding the insects.

Rockford Art Deli hosted a mini block party for their shop dog's, Pepper, birthday on May 18th.

Rockford Fire Department (RFD) puts on a mini putt fundraiser that transformed downtown Rockford into a mini golf course on May 18th.

Friends of Veterans Memorial Circle held its annual planting day on May 18th.

With City Market, Screw City Block Party and live music, downtown is the place to be this weekend as summer 2024 kicks off.

Law enforcement across the state spent the morning on the roofs of local Dunkin' Donuts locations.

Freeport Police are searching for two suspects involved in a gang-related shooting that happened yesterday.

The case against Christian Soto, 22, the man accused of killing four people and injuring 7 others in a stabbing rampage through a Rockford neighborhood in March, has been delayed again, awaiting the outcome of a mental fitness exam.

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara announced a new round of "Safety Town Halls," where residents can learn what the City is doing to reduce violent crime.

Due to multiple accidents per month at the Auburn and Main Street roundabout, Rockford city authorities will be reducing traffic to one lane as part of a study to see if a permanent fix is needed.

Members of law enforcement, friends and families gathered at Aldeen Golf Club to honor officers lost in the line of duty.

An Ogle County jury will hear the case against Sarah Safranek after all. The Oregon woman accused of murdering her 7-year-old son, Nathaniel Burton, withdrew her "guilty" plea this week.