Perfetti Van Melle looks to grow workforce at Rockford-area gum factory
LOVES PARK - Perfetti Van Melle has ramped up its operation and grown its workforce in its first year of ownership of the local...
You’ve Probably Never Had Illinois’ Favorite Cocktail
Do you think your favorite cocktail is the most popular in the entire state of Illinois? I bet it's not. Here's why. We are...
10 Creepy Illinois Urban Legends That Are Too Weird to Be True
When it comes to urban legends, Illinois has its fair share, but these 10 bizarre ones really weird us out. What's the Difference Between...
Oregon High School’s first Athletics Hall of Fame class includes Olympic champion
A pair of Olympians, including an Olympic champ. A legendary golfer who never golfed for the school, but did so much more for...
Popular ’80s Band Coming To Illinois Town For Special Party
If you loved the music of the 1980s then you'll be a big fan of this concert coming to Rockford, Illinois. Rockford, Illinois Music...
Rockford Area Weekend: Friday Night Flix, Boone Co. Fair, City Market
With temperatures expected to feel like Fall this weekend, with highs in the mid-70s and lows in the 50s, get out and enjoy all...
Rock County Board gives $1.1 million in ARPA funds to local groups
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Board on Thursday night voted to allocate a total of $1.1 million in COVID relief funds to a...
Rockford Mothman Sightings Highlighted In New ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Episode
While there have been several reported sightings in the last few decades, the city of Rockford is now officially on the Mothman map thanks...
Winnebago County nonprofits await fate of ’empowering’ mental health sales tax
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In Winnebago County, voters will see a familiar question on their November ballot concerning a half-cent sales tax for "mental...
Ukrainian teens to spend time in Rockford after the deaths of their fathers
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — 10 Ukrainian teens are coming to Rockford to get away from the horrors of everyday life. The group...
