Rockford IL

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Rock County residents are mourning the loss of a beefy bovine named Bosser, who died Wednesday at the age of 15. WMTV 15 News’ Tim Elliott first introduced us to Bosser, a red and white Holstein that weighed an estimated 3,000 pounds, in 2020. On...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Due to dangerous cold expected to move in Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, several school districts call off classes or declare remote learning days. Below is a list of the changes within some of the largest school districts and colleges in the area. The full list...

An Extreme Cold Warning starts overnight as an Arctic front will bring the coldest weather the Chicago area has seen since 2019.

Here's a list of places in the Rockford area that have announced closures for Jan. 23 because of the extreme cold warning, during which temperatures are expected to drop to -13 degrees. Rockford Public Schools All Rockford Public Schools will be closed. All after-school activities will also be cancelled including Y...

Rockford Public Schools has increased its offer of pay increases to teachers in an effort to settle a contract dispute days before the union is set to vote on a potential strike authorization. Rockford Education Association members — the union representing about 2,000 licensed school staff — are scheduled to meet...

The Rockford City Council did not approve funding for a new McDonald's on West State Street, money the developers claimed was needed to make the project a reality. Council members ultimately postponed a final decision on the project.

The Rockford Police Department responded to growing concern within the undocumented community amid reports of federal immigration enforcement efforts in the city.

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) -Construction on the Children’s Museum of Rock County continues, despite frigid weather. In June 2025, construction began on the former National Bank building at 100 W. Milwaukee St. to transform the space into a museum for The Children’s Museum of Rock County (CMRC). The nonprofit is on a...

The weekend brings Martin Lawrence, a parent’s night out event and citrus truck sale, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Freeport area. IceHogs vs. Texas Stars What: The Rockford IceHogs will battle the Texas Stars. The first 2,500 fans through the doors will receive the Local Artist Hat Series...

Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). ZOELLNER, CHRISTOPHER, 29, of Footville, disorderly conduct, domestic abuse, domestic abuse repeater, Jan. 16, Janesville St., Village of Footville. WILLIAMS, DENISE, 35, of Beloit,...