Wtvo Television Station

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1917 N Meridian Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
WTVO began operations in May 1953, under the original ownership of Harry and Elmer Balaban. WTVO was one of the first stations to air programming in Rockford, Ill. The station served Rockford as an NBC affiliate for more than 40 years before switching to an ABC affiliation. Mission Broadcasting purchased WTVO in November 2004. WTVO provides viewers with some of the most comprehensive local news coverage and serves the residents of the Illinois and Wisconsin state-line area. The station provides viewers with stereo sound and closed-captioning of the local news. WTVO is a member of the Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce, Rockford Area Economic Development Council and Television Bureau of Advertising. Headquartered in Rockford, the company is a branch of its parent company, Young Broadcastings, and employs nearly 75 people.

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4.02 reviews
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Bob C.
12/5/2024

Ok it's a tv station but what a great visit. Stopped here while performing work related duties and what a great staff. My boss hosted a telethon to help return money to people and it was a huge...

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Andrew F.
5/18/2022

Weather report every 5 minutes, not enough local news to fill up the airtime they have during the mornings. I want to see more local positive news that's happening around Rockford and more reports...

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