Boone Co. Health Department to return to renovated facility
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Following renovations of the facility, the Boone County Health Department will return to its location at 1204 Logan Avenue in Belvidere. As of Aug. 24, all health department services will be offered at the Logan Avenue location. Services temporarily relocated to the second floor of Midland...
Rockford Boxing Classic to showcase young fighters and future pros
ROCKFORD — George Harker is ready to show that some of the smallest competitors at the upcoming Rockford Boxing Classic can put on a big show. The 10-year-old boxer is preparing for his first bout in front of his new hometown since moving here from the United Kingdom less than a year ago. He’ll face off against Jose Co
Rockton police release bodycam video of traffic stop before dog’s death
ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockton Police Department posts body camera footage from an incident on Monday, July 27. Police post a statement and over an hour of body camera video on Facebook from a traffic stop where Waldemar Collazo Gonzalez was stopped for driving over the speed limit. Gonzalez...
Brandon Gaston sentenced in Altoona homicide case
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - One of the suspects in an Altoona homicide case is sentenced for his crimes. 50-year-old Brandon Gaston is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the death of 79-year-old Dennis Schattie. The sentence was handed down by an Eau Claire...
Fastcast: Orangeville man faces several charges, Rockford apartment fire injures person
Fastcast: Orangeville man faces several charges, Rockford apartment fire injures person.
Teen charged after handgun found in dryer at Rockford laundromat, police say
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Following a report of someone armed in a group of teens, officers reportedly found a handgun and arrested a 16-year-old from Rockford. Around 7 p.m., July 29, police responded to the 3000 block of N. Rockton Avenue for a report of a teen with a gun.
Rockford search warrant leads to recovery of $120K in stolen solar farm equipment
Two people were arrested following a burglary investigation Wednesday morning.
1 rescued from suspected arson fire at Rockford apartment building
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One person is in serious but stable condition Thursday morning following a suspected arson fire at an apartment building. Just after 3 a.m., July 30, Rockford Fire Department was called out to a blaze at a three-story apartment complex in the 1400 block of 8th St. with reports of a person trappe
See downtown Rockford’s lost buildings on walking tour
People can explore the history of downtown Rockford’s lost buildings during a River District Historic Walking Tour that begins at 5:30 p.m. July 30 near the Rockford Public Library. The tour will start across from the library and focus on historic structures that no longer exist, according to a community announcement.
Is This the End for One of Rockford’s Favorite Mexican Restaurants?
Rockford diners are searching for answers after Dos Reales quietly closed months ago and signs are raising concerns about its future.
