WTVO-TV (Rockford, IL)

1 day ago | mystateline.com | Joey Marino

It seems this plume of wildfire smoke is taking forever to leave the Stateline. In fact, if you were outside during the afternoon or evening Thursday, you may have caught a whiff of it as some was able to reach the surface. We’re dealing with the worst of the air quality this morning as much of the Stateline, Davenport, and even the Chicago metro are sitting with an air quality index (AQI) above 100. This is considered “unhealthy for some”.

2 days ago | mystateline.com | Joey Marino

Air Quality Alerts remain in place for some across the Stateline area, mainly for those up in southern Wisconsin and in McHenry County. The one in place across southern Wisconsin is set to expire at noon today whereas the one for northeast Illinois runs a bit longer, running until midnight tonight. With air quality levels sitting in between the “moderate” to at times “unhealthy for some” categories, those with heart and lung conditions, the young, and the elderly should limit time outdoors.

2 days ago | mystateline.com | Ryan Johnston

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Hooters’ Rockford location has permanently closed its doors, according to the chain’s website. Hooters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy back in March after reports of mounting debt and financial woes. “Our renowned Hooters restaurants are here to stay and we are taking action to strengthen our business to better serve our valued customers over the long term,” the company said in a notice on its website in April after filing for bankruptcy protection.

2 days ago | mystateline.com | Jordan Wolfe

After a rainy and gloomy start to the day on Wednesday, but the sunshine came out for the afternoon to bring temperatures into the low 70s for many. Late into the evening, we may see a little bit of lingering smoke and haze stick around into Thursday morning. This may limit air quality for some during this time. Otherwise, it will remain partly cloudy with temperatures dropping back to the mid-50s tonight.

3 days ago | mystateline.com | Ryan Johnston

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested Jason Barnett, 42, for attacking a woman after damaging her car, according to court records. Officers were called to Hulin Street for reports of a home invasion on May 29, around 4:30 a.m.The victim told officials that Barnett damaged her vehicle and the door to a house she was staying at. The woman’s SUV was dented, and the door was damaged when authorities investigated. Court records show that Barnett pushed the victim before leaving the residence.