John Clark

Rockford

Digital News Content Director at WTVO-TV (Rockford, IL)

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Rockford man charged in Vinny’s Pizza parking lot shooting

1 week ago | mystateline.com | Ryan Johnston |John Clark

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Tyvionne Horton, 25, for allegedly shooting at a man in the parking lot of Vinny’s Pizza on May 13. According to officers, around 9 p.m., the victims were sitting in a car in the 4100 block of Newburg Road when another car drove by and multiple occupants began shooting at them. One of the armed victims returned fire at the car as it sped away. Police said the victim’s car was riddled with bullet holes.
‘Not a random operation’: Residents, officials alarmed after possible ICE activity in Rockford

2 weeks ago | mystateline.com | John Clark |Blake Dietz

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford’s southwest side is quiet Friday, a day after personnel from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security were confirmed in the area. “People were confused about some things. From my understanding, that it may have been in a residential area or near a park, all of it is, with the social media posts, and not from official sources,” said 6th Ward Alderwoman Aprel Prunty (D).
Man in critical condition in overnight Rockford crash

2 weeks ago | mystateline.com | John Clark

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a crash in Rockford early Sunday morning. Rockford Police said a single car was involved in the crash, which happened prior to 1 a.m.Police said the victim crashed in the 3300 block of Wesleyan.
Credit card skimming device discovered on ATM at Freeport business

3 weeks ago | mystateline.com | John Clark

FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Freeport Police are notifying the public after a credit card skimming device was found on an ATM at a local business. According to police, the device was attached to an ATM at Walgreens, at 835 W. Galena Avenue. Skimming devices capture customers’ credit card information and PIN number, and thieves can then use the cards to make fraudulent purchases.
Illinois Department of Healthcare data breach reveals Social Security and child support details

3 weeks ago | mystateline.com | John Clark

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is alerting the public to a data breach that may have exposed customers’ private information to hackers. According to HFS, the agency became aware of a phishing campaign targeting its employees around February 11th, 2025.
Kilmar Abrego-Garcia to return to U.S. to face human trafficking charges

3 weeks ago | mystateline.com | John Clark

(WTVO) — Deported Salvadoran Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been returned to the U.S. to face charges of human trafficking, according to ABC News. Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador from Maryland despite a 2019 court order barring his deportation there over a fear of persecution.
Rockford-area homeowners aren’t selling. Here’s why:

3 weeks ago | mystateline.com | John Clark

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago, Boone, and Ogle counties’ inventory of available homes reached an all-time low in April, with only 141 properties for sale. “If we took every house currently on the market, the entire stock would sell out in less than 13days, that’s how low inventory has reached,” said Conor Brown, CEO, Northwest Illinois Alliance of Realtors.
815 BlackFest celebrates Black culture and tackles issues

3 weeks ago | mystateline.com | John Clark

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford’s Levings Park will host the return of the 815 BlackFest, a summer festival celebrating Black culture. The event will be headlined by Just Fine, a Mary J. Blige tribute act from Pittsburgh. Along with the food, vendors, and music, the stated goal of the event is to address more serious issues in the Black community, including hunger, domestic violence, mental health, education, financial literacy, and homelessness.
Rockford Pride Parade, Fire Dept’s 911 3K Run to shut roads on Saturday

3 weeks ago | mystateline.com | John Clark

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Two Rockford events on Saturday will result in some road closures that motorists will need to be aware of. The second annual Rockford Pride Parade begins at noon on Saturday, June 7th, running on E. State Street from 3rd Street to Wyman. State Street will be closed to traffic starting at 10 a.m. Any vehicles parked in the parade route will be towed by 11 a.m., officials said.
Mercyhealth provides interships for the disabled through ‘Project Search’

3 weeks ago | mystateline.com | John Clark

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Disabled high school students graduated from the 9-month “Project Search” program on Friday. The program teaches disabled individuals the skills they need to enter the workforce. That includes internships with Mercyhealth, job development, and individual help with certain skills. The “Project Search” program is a partnership between Mercyhealth, Rockford Public Schools, RAMP, and the Illinois Department of Human Services.