Town of Turtle neighbors split as historic Wisconsin bridge faces demolition
TOWN OF TURTLE, Wis. (WIFR) - The Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company built the Lathers Road Bridge to connect north and south Turtleville. Constructed in 1887, the structure still stands atop Turtle Creek in Rock County, Wis. A collage of weathered green and rust red climbs iron beams. Since August...
Illinois Probe Clears Sheriff in Radio Purchase Case
An Illinois investigation cleared Winnebago County officials of wrongdoing in a publicly scrutinized radio purchase, confirming the process was lawful and transparent.
Ready to Reimagine South Alpine? Public invited to learn, brainstorm
The city of Rockford and the Illinois Department of Transportation will host an open house to discuss possible improvements to South Alpine Road. The meeting is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Forest City Church, 1280 S. Alpine Road, according to a community announcement. The session will...
Rockford emergency vehicles to start carrying blood
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford area health care company announces some of its emergency response vehicles will begin carrying blood. Mercyhealth’s MD-1 Emergency Response Program vehicles will be the first in the area to be equipped with blood, allowing EMS to perform potentially life-saving blood transfusions at...
No injuries reported after bus fire in Beloit
BELOIT, Wis. -- No injuries were reported after a bus fire in Beloit Monday morning.
Spotty showers tonight, followed by a big warm-up late in the week
Late week warm-up Close to 70° by the weekend. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It was another wintry start to the day with Rockford officially recording 1.1″ of snow at the airport. Clouds broke and gave way to sunshine and with the help of a southwesterly wind temperatures were able to climb into the upper 30s to lower 40s....
Two Rockford women open thrift store to fund non-profit cat rescue
Co-owners Carina Marchione and Lindsey Perez say the vision came after struggling to find placement for...
Rockford gas prices cross $4 as Illinois sees significant statewide increase
Illinois' average gas price has surged to $4.06, rising 95.7 cents from the previous month and placing Illinois in GasBuddy's red category for retail fuel cost.
Sycamore bar owner accused of scamming elderly man out of $100K+ after his cancer...
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Sycamore woman faces criminal charges following claims that she stole several thousand dollars from one of her clients’ bank accounts. Sharon Johnson-Walloch, 56, is charged with one count of aggravated identity theft of someone older than 60 with theft of more than $100,000 and one count of...
Rockford screwdriver attack: roommate arrested for stabbing, police say
Rockford police say a man was stabbed in the face with a screwdriver by his roommate on Thursday, March 12.
