Rockford IL

I recently watched the Great Performances broadcast (available for free online here ) of the Broadway musical Suffs. The musical centers on the career of suffragist Alice Paul, mostly focusing on the period 1913-1920, the formation of her militant National Women’s Party and their the fight to get an amendment passed to

Local police and fire departments will host a community forum to address public safety concerns related to the upcoming Roscoe Road bridge project. The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. June 30, at the Roscoe Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, according to a community announcement. The Roscoe Police Department and Ha

ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR)— A slate of candidates running for office in the Village of Roscoe held their first neighborhood picnic Sunday despite rain, drawing residents to the Chicory Ridge subdivision on Terragon Court. Roscoe Rising consists of four candidates running for village office in early spring 2027. Residents came

ROCKFORD — After complications from an open-heart surgery forced him into a medically induced coma, Alderman Mark Bonne is back at home recovering and working to return to his City Council seat. The 14th Ward alderman has been away from council meetings for approximately two months following surgery on...

TOWN OF LA PRAIRIE, Ill. (WIFR) - A Janesville man faces two felony charges after authorities in Rock County investigate a “suspicious vehicle.”. Nathaniel Suiter, 28, is charged with operating while intoxicated fourth offense and substantial battery. Around 2:30 a.m., June 29, a Sergeant with the sheriff’s office bega

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Summer Lectures are underway at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens, 411 Kent Street. On Saturday, June 28, a lecture titled “African Americans in Early Rockford (1834-1871)” was given by Amanda Becker. The presentation explored the work of Dr. John Molyneaux and his book...

(WIFR) - We’ve had a line of showers and non-severe storms push through the stateline early on this afternoon, bringing some much needed rainfall to the region. Once these storms pushed through, a strong wake low developed. A wake low develops thanks to rain cooled air falling to the surface, creating a pocket of low p

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Art enthusiasts celebrated locally-crafted ceramic work thanks to a nonprofit arts studio’s inaugural Clay Fest. Inferno Clay Studio held the one-of-a-kind event June 27 at Pioneer Hall in Rockford. The festival was open to all ages and free to attend. Artists from across the region...

(WIFR) - We’ve had quite the nice stretch of weather over the past few weeks. Temperatures have been below to even well below normal, but once we get into tomorrow, that stretch will come to an end. Before we talk about the heat, let’s talk about what we have...