Tracking a warm start to the final week of astronomical summer
Morning storms, will give way to a warm and dry Sunday. WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports highlights. Sunny and warm Friday with rain chances Saturday morning. Updated: Sep. 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM...
Outdoor market returns to Cherry Valley
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - Following high demand from the community, the Cherry Valley Outdoor Market returned Sunday for its second straight year. Sofis Tacos hosted the market and around 20 retail and farm vendors attended. This number is fewer than the 30 vendors which were on hand last year.
Stillman Valley outscores Rockford Lutheran 50-20
Stillman Valley improved to 2-0 in Big Northern Conference play Friday night by outscoring Rockford Lutheran 50-20.
Ornaments, gnomes, utensils, and more: Rock River wood carvers host annual show
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Rock River Valley Carvers kicked off their 19th annual carving show at the Rock County fairgrounds Saturday. The festival, which lasts throughout Saturday and Sunday, features local artists and their work through raffles, competitions and vendor booths. Saturday morning began with a...
FHN Cancer Center celebrates 30th anniversary
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Dozens of doctors, cancer patients, survivors and families came together Saturday to celebrate three decades of care at FHN Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center at FHN Memorial Hospital. Since opening its doors in 1995, the center has treated more than 25,000 patients. For many, the consistency...
Summer like Sunday ahead for the stateline
(WIFR) - Today, will be bright and summer like. Highs will be in the middle to upper 80s. One factor that we won’t have to worry about is humidity with dew points in the lower 60s to upper 50s expected. Winds are expected to be light and variable so at times the air might feel stagnant. Make sure to hydrate well if...
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live to debut new truck at BMO Center
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Tickets are on sale now for Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-n-Fire tour at the BMO Center. The event comes to Rockford in March 2026, where the dynamite rhino-themed truck, Rhinomite, will make its debut. Show times:. Friday, March 6: 7:30 p.m., Pre-Show Party 5-6:15 p.m.,...
Dozens run, walk in 5k to honor Rochelle’s Tyler Smith
Dozens of doctors, cancer patients, survivors and families came together Saturday September 13 to celebrate three decades of care at the FHN Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center at FHN Memorial Hospital. Meteorologist DJ Baker tracks a warm, sunny and summer like Sunday. Stateline Area Crime Stoppers host golf event to...
Community informed on what’s happening in Pecatonica at potluck
PECATONICA, Ill. (WIFR) - An opportunity to hear how the village community is doing from their elected officials was the goal of a Saturday potluck at Sumner Park. It was hosted by the Pecatonica Informed Citizens Coalition. Attendees learned about the local impact of small niche farming and a local grocery store...
5 Grade School Memories Every Illinois Kid Remembers
Illinois kids will instantly relate to these 5 grade school memories from their childhood.
