Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Renovations will temporarily close Rockford’s Central DMV later this month, the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office announced. The facility at 3720 E. State Street will close starting at noon on Friday, July 24. During the closure, services will be provided at 3730 E. State...

Strong to severe storms possible early in the week. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It was a rather chilly start to the day, at least by July standards, as many spots across the stateline dipped into the upper 40s to lower 50s. These numbers weren’t records, but they were close. We’ll see a changing weather pattern over the ne

This immersive Serial Killer Speakeasy experience brings infamous cases, cocktails, and storytelling to Illinois and Wisconsin this summer.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford man is sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to a weapons charge stemming from a shooting two months ago, court records show. Antoine Phillips, 50, was sentenced to two years in prison for unlawful possession of weapons by a felon. He must serve at least 50 percent of the sentence

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office releases the identity of a drowning victim. Kayden Moore, 19, of Rockford, died around 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 22. Around 8:20 p.m., Moore and some friends were at a quarry by Sandy Hollow Road and 35th Street. According to the...

A proposed advisory question regarding mandatory photo identification and proof of citizenship may be placed on the November 2026 ballot for Winnebago County voters.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Shondra McLarty, 55, of Rockton, is sentenced to six months in federal prison for stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a Rockford-area booster club. Between 2023 and 2024, McLarty stole more than $34,000 from the Tumbling and Acro Boosters Club while serving as the organization’s...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A new program to help Winnebago County residents get rid of their used sharps sees success, leaders say. The program comes two years after experts said more disposal options were needed in the Rockford region. Winnebago County Public Health Administrator Sandra Martell says before the Residentia

With sadness, we announce the following deaths for Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit in recent weeks:. Get our free newsletter delivered straight to your inbox: hometown news from Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit. Thank you Doris and Catherine for being a part of our communities. Rest well. Families from Rockton,...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A rise in Cyclospora cases has some stateline shoppers checking where their produce comes from and choosing locally grown options when possible. The Illinois Department of Public Health reports 408 confirmed and probable Cyclospora cases as of July 21. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), U.S.