Rockford IL

JANESVILLE — When 6-year-old Lydia Redden of Janesville goes bowling, she carefully prepares to “knock down those pins.” Lydia, her mom Belinda and her brother, Axcel, joined other youth Wednesday for the annual Gutter Busters event put on by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office Recreational Safety Bureau. While Lydia and

Three familiar names on the local golf scene came away with major championships Sunday in Rockford. Chris Beto, Ella Greenberg and Robert Dofflemyer were the big winners in the Aldeen Cup played at the Aldeen Golf Club.

(WIFR) - It has been significantly cooler than what we had yesterday, thanks in part to the cold front that pushed through around lunch time Saturday. Winds shifted to be back out of the north/northwest, bringing in some cooler and drier air. It also brought in the wild fire smoke once again, with our AQI topping out a

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Neighbors of the 11th ward gathered Saturday to celebrate the United States’ 250th year with all the classic American cookout staples. Dozens of residents lined Broadway in Rockford for an afternoon of food, music, games and community. The picnic was put on by volunteers of...

Highs in the middle 80’s for Sunday with areas of smoke. Air quality will be unhealthy for most of the area. Down to the low 60’s Sunday night. Upper 80’s on Monday with showers and thunderstorms possible that afternoon and evening. Looking great Tuesday through the end of next week.

Hononegah Cheer lit up Instagram on Saturday with one of its most anticipated annual traditions: the unveiling of the 2026–2027 leadership team. The captain announcements came with all the energy and excellence you’d expect from Hononegah, the headline that rose above the rest was the crowning of this year’s Princess H

BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - A history portrayer dressed as Uncle Sam delivered a “Women of Independence” speech at the Beloit Public Library Saturday as part of America 250 celebrations taking place across the country. Terry Lynch and his wife, Laura, created the “Women of Independence” program for the...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A life-long Rockfordian celebrated her 100th birthday Saturday surrounded by dozens of friends, family and community members. Roberta M. Drayton turned 100 on July 14, and her family put on a big celebration at Prairie Street in honor of the milestone. She’s the mother of four...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Olson Funeral & Cremation Services hosted the grand opening of its seventh location Saturday. At noon, July 18, Three Oaks Chapel & Legacy Life Celebration Center held a flagpole dedication before showing off its newly renovated facility at 1100 N. Lyford Road. With a traditional chapel...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Community members worked Saturday morning to restore the former Elliot Golf Course into a nature center and preserve on Rockford’s east side. More than two dozen volunteers joined Wild Roots staff to clean up brush and clear invasive species from Prairie’s Edge. Wild Roots...