Pumpkin season is officially on the way! Lindberg Pumpkin Patch in Caledonia opens September 11 with pumpkins, a corn maze, petting zoo, inflatables, food, donuts and plenty of fall fun.

After 37 years, the Silver Bucket Showdown between Pecatonica and Winnebago is finally returning Friday night, bringing back one of the area’s oldest high school football rivalries.

Rockford, Chicago and parts of northern Illinois are headed into a hot and humid stretch with thunderstorms possible, while heat advisories are posted across portions of the region.

The VOICES of Stephenson County Fall Mum Sale returns to Lincoln Mall Sept. 9-11 with expanded hours, colorful mums and proceeds benefiting survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

The dream of bringing Beef-a-Roo back to Rockford just hit a major roadblock, but the local business owners hoping to revive the restaurants aren't giving up completely.

WTVO meteorologist Owen Szarley discusses his growing bow tie collection ahead of National Bow Tie Day — and admits every one of his ties is a clip-on because he doesn't know how to tie one.

Chocolate lovers have a new reason to get excited. Melt n Dip is coming to Rockford with Belgian chocolate, gelato, crepes, waffles and plenty of sweet treats.

A 15-year-old Illinois girl is missing after being last seen at a Rockford YMCA. Police believe she may be in the Rockford, Beloit or Janesville areas.

A 57-year-old inmate died after falling from a second-floor balcony at the Winnebago County Jail, while a separate inmate allegedly attacked a correctional officer the next day.

Ninja Kidz fans have a big reason to get excited. Flow Supreme Air Sports in Rockford is becoming a new action park packed with kid-friendly attractions.