Jess Liptzin is a news reporter for WTVO-TV/WQRF-TV, focusing on local news in Rockford, Illinois. With a passion for community journalism, Jess covers a wide range of topics including local events, government policies, and social issues impacting the Rockford area.
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Rockford, Illinois, United States (Local)
Jess Liptzin's coverage is heavily focused on local news, particularly in Rockford, Illinois. She covers a wide range of topics including local events, government announcements, and press releases with themes like family & relationships, education, government & politics, and crime.
If you are reaching out to Jess with a pitch or information related to her articles' topics such as winter activities for students on break, the impact of minimum wage increases on local businesses or studies regarding law enforcement trends in Rockford or Illinois specifically would likely be well-received.
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ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO) — Hononegah High School Senior Cassidy Davenport jumped in when someone was screaming for help and saved a choking child at Target. “Somebody needed help because somebody…
By: Jess Liptzin
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The 17th Judicial Circuit Court held its 34th Therapeutic Intervention Program Court graduation on May 1st. “I know it means a great deal to you but it means more beca…
By: Jess Liptzin
“Trauma is a whole array of different things that they don't understand what trauma is,” said Trauma Outreach Specialist Damischa Wilson. “But we can help them learn what trauma is and, you know, address it accordingly.”
By: Jess Liptzin
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — LT Construction has been hard at work filling thousands of feet of sidewalk. Apprentices have already finished one of the eight playgrounds they are working on. The work has…
By: Jess Liptzin
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Many housing agencies and organizations came together at the Community Relations Commission to discuss affordable rental units in Rockford on May 9th. “We want everybo…
“The hands-on skills, the how to be a firefighter education is what we really pride ourselves on,” said Rock Valley College Fire Science Program
By: Jess Liptzin
In the weeks leading up to Memorial Day, the Grateful Nation Projects delivers a “Hero Card” featuring one fallen service member's image, basic information, and a part of their life story.
OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — Oregon City Council unanimously voted to keep the grocery tax after Governor JB Pritzker announced he wanted to eliminate it three months ago. “So part of it is a little…
By: Jess Liptzin
“Their families have to go through so much tragedy of losing that officer,” said Rockford Park District Police Detective Lisa Hodges. “So we never want that to be a situation where that person is ever forgotten.”
By: Jess Liptzin
“I think in today's law enforcement, the body camera has basically become a tool,” said Boone County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Scott Yunk. “It's a piece of equipment that will become a daily tool for us.
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