Eyewitness News

02/02/2025

Why isn’t it called a Hershey’s Smooch or a Hershey’s Cone? Even the people at Hershey aren’t exactly sure.

02/02/2025

The owners of the vehicles told authorities they had their doors unlocked.

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Loves Park Police arrested Adrian Tucker, 18, for allegedly burglarizing two vehicles. On Jan. 31, around 2 a.m., officers were called to the 5400 block of East Drive when…

02/02/2025

To file your taxes, you will need a host of documents, including personal information and income.

02/02/2025

Illinois's Chicago Representative Sonya Harper has named the legislation the Slavery Disclosure and Redress Ordinance.

Ill. (WTVO) — Companies in Illinois with historical ties to slavery could have to pay reparations to residents. Illinois’s Chicago Representative Sonya Harper has named the legislation the Sl…

02/02/2025

In Rockford, there are multiple events and businesses locals can visit to recognize black people's achievements and celebrate.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The month of February is a time of year when people around the nation celebrate black people’s achievements and culture. In Rockford, there are multiple events and bus…

02/02/2025

“Tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China are SIGNED!” White House spokesperson Harrison Fields posted on the social media platform X.

02/02/2025

A Michigan priest had his license rescinded by the Anglican Catholic Church after imitating a cross-body gesture that tech billionaire Elon Musk made at an event following President Trump's inauguration, which many characterized as a N**i salute.

The priest, Calvin Robinson, attended the National Pro-Life Summit in Washington, D.C. last month. Toward the end of his remarks at the Jan. 25 event, he mimicked Musk’s salute, which made the roun…

02/02/2025

Recovery crews and divers searched the Potomac River for remains and cleared wreckage Saturday from the midair collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter that killed 67 people.

02/02/2025

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will restrict January 6th rioters, pardoned under President Donald Trump, from being employed by the state.

CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will restrict January 6th rioters, pardoned under President Donald Trump, from being employed by the state. NBC News first reported that Pritzker se…

02/02/2025

Each year Punxsutawney Phil predicts whether there will be six more weeks of winter or early spring when he emerges from Gobbler's K**b on Groundhog Day.

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Each year Punxsutawney Phil predicts whether there will be six more weeks of winter or an early spring when he emerges from his home in Gobbler’s K**b on Groundhog …

02/02/2025

Rockford will benefit from $2.4 million in funding for "site ready" construction projects aimed at laying the groundwork for upcoming development.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford will benefit from $2.4 million in funding for “site ready” construction projects aimed at laying the groundwork for upcoming development. The money come…

02/01/2025

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office was made aware that residents are receiving fraudulent phone calls from people posing as Rock County Deputies on Saturday.

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WTVO) — The Rock County Sheriff’s Office was made aware that residents are receiving fraudulent phone calls from people posing as Rock County Deputies. The callers have bee…

02/01/2025

Two men from Harvard, Illinois were arrested for weapons and drug charges in Poplar Grove early Thursday morning after authorities said they ran from police.

POPLAR GROVE, Ill. (WTVO) — Two men from Harvard, Illinois were arrested for weapons and drug charges in Poplar Grove early Thursday morning after authorities said they ran from police. According t…

02/01/2025

President Trump said he ordered precision air strikes on Saturday morning targeting a “senior ISIS Attack planner” and others the unnamed individual recruited and led in Somalia.

02/01/2025

ICYMI: More than 40 bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River after a deadly mid-air collision sent an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines plane diving into the icy water earlier this week

More than 40 bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River after a deadly mid-air collision sent an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines plane diving into the icy water earlier this…

02/01/2025

Officers found a video of the suspect shooting a pistol with a 'switch,' according to court records.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Jaylan Glover, 21, is charged with recklessly shooting a modified automatic pistol at Anna Page Park in 2024. On Jan. 23, officers were looking through Glover’s phone …

02/01/2025

Neal grabbed a knife and attempted to cut the victim, according to witnesses.

JOLIET, Ill. (WTVO) — Will County State’s Attorney’s Office sentenced Tamica Neal, 45, to 1 year in prison for fatally stabbing a dog in 2024. On March 17, 2024, Crest Hill Officers wer…

02/01/2025

ICYMI: The mother who claimed her 4-year-old daughter was abducted by car thieves in Rock Island has been arrested in Wisconsin on charges of filing a false police report.

A news release from the Rock Island Police Department says the mother of Blessing Aoci has been arrested in Wisconsin. Princess Ilunga, 37, called the Rock Island Police Department on January 16 at…