Community comes together to support Brian Kunce’s battle
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Brian Kunce served the community for more than four decades. Now the people he’s impacted stand by his side. More than 200 people attended the Battle for Brian benefit Saturday night to raise money for Brian, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Kunce is currently the North Park Fire...
Limited rainfall potential over the next week
Friday morning brought a few spotty showers but again did not amount to much across the Stateline including only 0.02″ of rain at the Rockford airport. We will see a similar pattern through much of next week with a few chances for light rain showers, but not much of a soaking rainfall any day in the near term.
Massive Corn Dog Recall Announced
The USDA issued a recall for 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products due to possible wood contamination. Check your freezer now.
Allen Chapel AME Church hosts 2nd annual unity fashion show in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Allen Chapel AME Church brought the runway to downtown Rockford with its 2nd Annual Unity Fashion Show on Saturday, October 11. The event took place at the Nordlof Center, located at 118 N. Main Street in Rockford. Organizers say the fashion show featured local models from across the city and...
Rockford Mass Transit District increases service to weekday bus routes
Beginning October 12, weekday daytime service on select bus routes will change, with some routes running more often and for extended hours.
A beautiful fall weekend, followed by a few showers Monday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It was a gloomy start to our Friday, with a few passing showers. Rain amounts registered less than a tenth of an inch in many locations. Clouds have quickly cleared out and with light winds overnight, this will set us up for a chilly night as temperatures dip into the lower 40s.
First Red Crown Rot Infection Hits Minnesota Soybean Fields
Red crown rot (RCR) continues its march across the Midwest, with the first confirmed case in Minnesota. The soilborne soybean disease known to weaken plants and cut yields was detected in a Rock County field in August, according to Dean Malvick, University of Minnesota plant pathologist. “This is the first...
Seminary Street Closed for Utility Work Starting Oct. 13
Seminary Street in Illinois will close October 13–14 for utility work, with detours and safety measures in place.
Trick or treat downtown Rockford during the return of Spook the Blocks
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Spook the Blocks is back. The River District Association welcomes residents downtown Rockford to trick-or-treat at participating businesses ahead of Halloween. Spook the Blocks began back in 2015. The free, family friendly event encourages families to dress up in their costumes and enjoy an...
Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks
Residents wait for answers after train derailment closes Northwest Illinois community. After the derailment, neighbors claim the incident took them off their typical track of life. Trick or treat downtown Rockford during the return of Spook the Blocks. Updated: 4 hours ago. Spook the Blocks is back. The River...
