What is Design-Build All About?
With many things in life, there’s more than one way to get the right answer. And so it goes with remodeling: Every contractor has their way of getting to the finished product. Which method is right for you? That depends entirely upon your needs and interests. For many homeowners,...
Rockford IceHogs to debut new LED dasher boards at BMO Center
The Rockford IceHogs announced Tuesday that the BMO Center will feature new state-of-the-art digital dasher boards.
Rockford-area mortgage officer shares tips for first-time homebuyers
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Brady Frank and his wife moved from Rockford to Arizona in 2021. When they started a family, they decided it was time to return, which meant purchasing their first home. He wanted his daughters to have their own rooms and space for his wife to run...
Rochelle Lose First Game At Marengo Tournament
Rochelle 64 (5-5) **Raiders: Led 38-26 at Half and 59-44 after 3 Quarters.
Beatles vs Stones and more happening this weekend in Freeport area
The weekend brings Beatles vs Stones and a Board Game Night, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Freeport area. Beatles vs Stones What: In 2011, an innovative concept came to life in Costa Mesa, Calif. The acclaimed Beatles tribute band The Fab Four joined forces with Jumping Jack Flash to present the...
Belvidere business owner donates leftover toy drive gifts to children in need
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) -A Belvidere business owner says seeing children smile is what motivates her to keep giving back. “As long as I see kids smiling, I am smiling,” said Lorrie Vargas, owner of GnomeLand. Earlier this month, Gnomeland hosted a holiday toy drive at the shop’s downtown...
Some sunshine today, light rain/drizzle Christmas Eve afternoon
A mix of sun and clouds with northwest winds 5 - 10 mph and highs in the middle 40’s today. Upper 20’s tonight with mostly cloudy skies. Cloudy Christmas Eve with light rain and drizzle developing during the afternoon. Highs right around 40. Temperatures will remain steady in the upper 30’s overnight with drizzle and...
Rockford Rescue Mission feeds the hungry on Christmas for 61 years
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - For 61 years, the Rockford Rescue Mission has hosted its Christmas Eve banquet, providing a warm holiday meal to those in need. The banquet featured not only meals, but also live music, creating a welcoming atmosphere for the attendees. Carol Molinari is in the women’s life...
Invasive Asian copperleaf weed found in northern Illinois field
A new weed has been spotted in northern Illinois, according to agriculturists at the University of Illinois Extension.
No garbage collection in Rockford on Christmas, city says
The City of Rockford is reminding residents that there will be no garbage pickup on Thursday, December 25, due to the Christmas holiday.
