Rockford IL

If food trucks, music and games are your thing, then you’ll want to check out final two weeks of Beats and Bites in the River District.

Duncan Kerrigan, earned his rank as an Eagle scout from Troop 620 out of Roscoe, IL by completing a special Eagle project to preserve the legacy of local veterans. Kerrigan assured that five veterans were honored with new headstones who didn’t have anything marking their graves in Roscoe Township cemetery.

ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday voted in favor of creating a new tax-increment finance district designed to incentivize development at the southern edge of the county. Aldermen voted 11-2 to approve the creation of the South Rockford Industrial TIF. Alderwoman Gina Meeks and Alderman Tamir Bell voted...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One dog’s journey to find his forever home is a tough one — but he’s remained hopeful and resilient. In this week’s edition of Adopt 815, we introduce you to one-year-old Meech, a pit bull-terrier mix up for adoption at Winnebago County Animal Services (WCAS).

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A 36-year-old man faces a felony after Stephenson County deputies say they found pounds of cannabis during a traffic stop. Azibriel J. Parker, of Freeport, is charged with possession with intent to deliver more than 5,000 grams of cannabis. Just before 2:30 a.m., July 19, deputies...

A 45-year-old Rockford man was charged with aggravated DUI and various traffic offenses after crashing his moped and sustaining serious injuries on Thursday night.

Ready for a summer road trip? Two beautiful Stateline-area farms now have massive sunflower fields open for visitors, but peak bloom won't last long.

ROCKFORD — Alderman Jonathan Logemann plans to put forward a resolution that would temporarily pause any data center developments in the city. The proposed moratorium would also call on city staff to conduct a comprehensive review of best practices and potential regulations related to the development and operation of d

Rockford Police arrested a man early Monday morning after locating a reported stolen vehicle.

A 21-year-old Belvidere gang member was arrested in Rockford on Saturday after police discovered a loaded handgun and ammunition during a traffic stop.