Rockford IL

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced on July 16 the opening of a Business Recovery Center in Rock County, Wisconsin, to support businesses, private nonprofits, and residents impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred from April 13 to April 23. Beginning Wednesday, July 15, SBA customer

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Every day, thousands of drivers pass Veterans Memorial Circle at the roundabout where North Main Street meets Auburn Street. The bright flowers and manicured landscaping look effortless but they’re the result of daily volunteer work by the Friends of Veterans Memorial Circle. This summer, the...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -If you’re looking for a family-friendly way to get out of the house this weekend, Beloit has got a can’t-miss event packed with star power and a great cause. The Border Brouhaha Softball Slam is back this Sunday at 3 p.m. at ABC Supply Stadium...

Address: 2057 Illinois 26, Freeport Property description: This three-bedroom, two-bathroom brick ranch built in 1968 has 2,000 square feet of living space. It has updated luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. The main level bedrooms include a primary suite with an electric fireplace. The main bathroom includes a du

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Public Schools new superintendent Larry Huff meet with community members Thursday evening. He took the stage at Jefferson High School to share his goals for the future and areas that need improvement. Huff introduced himself to the crowd before taking questions from the audience. ​The n

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford woman was sentenced Thursday in connection to a 2025 crash that claimed the life of 24-year-old Whitney Camp. Brooklyn Pierre, 21, was given 24 months of court supervision and had to pay a fine for the charge of an improper left turn, according to online court records.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A man was taken to the hospital Thursday night with serious injuries after crashing his moped, police say. Just before 11 p.m., July 16, Rockford Police Department posted about the single-vehicle crash on X. It took place near the intersection of 6th Avenue and 18th Street.

Rockford's Beef-a-Roo comeback just took a major step forward as two local business owners work together to bring the beloved hometown restaurants back.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A push to reopen some Beef-a-Roo locations became a joint effort between two local business owners. Owner of Candy Cloud, Aled Edwards, joined forced with Tom and Jerry’s owner to buy out the shuttered Beef-a-Roo locations in the Rockford area. Both owners say the idea...