Rockford IL

Another day, another recall from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and it affects brands that Rockford shoppers pick up every single week. More than 260,000 cases of shredded cheese made by Great Lakes Cheese Co. have been flagged because the products may contain small metal fragments. Recall Reclassified...

JANESVILLE— The Rock County Public Health Department is urging caution after a sudden spike in drug overdoses over the past two days, surpassing the area’s typical rate. The health department said in a release it believes the increase may be linked to unusually strong opioids or other dangerous substances circulating...

Are you on the hunt for the best sushi in town? If you're looking for a place that offers not only delicious food but also a great atmosphere, you're not alone. A recent discussion on social media has seen sushi lovers sharing their favorite spots, with a focus on both quality of food and the overall dining experience.

If you're in the East St. street area and are in search of a place to give your car's undercarriage a good wash, you're in luck. We've gathered some suggestions from a social media discussion on Reddit that might be of help.

First Alert Action Day tomorrow/Friday (Extreme Cold) Areas of blowing snow this morning with southwest winds 10 - 15 mph. Highs will hit 33 degrees today then drop as winds shift to the northwest 10 - 20 mph. We plunge to -4 tonight with chill values -15 to -20.

FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — The city of Freeport is nearing the completion of adding new eight electric vehicle chargers in the downtown area. “The city of Freeport went on a project hunt about a year ago to get EV chargers in downtown Freeport. We found a project to install eight Level Three (Direct Current Fast […]

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An investigation into a tip about someone having explosive devices results in an arrest. Joshua Kelce, 29, is charged with possession of explosives/incendiary devices. On Dec. 3, Rockford police say the bomb unit was called to a home in the 1600 block of N. Church Street....

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A crash around noon Thursday involving a semi on northbound I-39 backs up traffic. A WIFR crew at the scene reports traffic is backed up from the Baxter Road exit to mile marker 113. Details about the crash, including whether anyone was hurt and the...

BELOIT, Wisconsin —In a historic swearing in and badge pinning ceremony at Beloit College’s Eaton Chapel on Monday, Schonella Stewart became the first woman to hold the position of Chief of Police for the City of Beloit. Her twin sister, Evanston Police Chief Schenita Stewart, and her mother, Marion Stewart-Moss,...