Rockford IL

BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) - The smell of popcorn and the roar of carnival rides will soon fill the air downtown Byron as its annual summer festival returns. Check out a full list of events on the official website. The annual parade will take place at 3p.m., Saturday, July 11th at...

BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit City Council approved a development agreement on Tuesday to redevelop the former YMCA site into 55 affordable rental units.

ROCKFORD — Famous Dave’s rededicated its Rockford restaurant on Wednesday in a celebration of 22 years in business attended by Famous Dave himself. New general manager Kyle Fourtounis was joined by founder Dave Anderson for a ribbon-cutting and rededication ceremony with the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce. The re

Did the ice cream sundae begin in Wisconsin? Two Rivers says yes, while New York continues to challenge that sweet claim.

Orkin's newest rankings once again put Chicago at the top for bed bug treatments, with two other Illinois cities also making the list.

A fire that broke out in a two-car garage in Rockford, Illinois on Wednesday caused an estimated loss of $75,000, but no one was injured.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford mother says the shock of losing her daughter hasn’t gone away, three years since her little girl was murdered. “I’m still thinking she’s still here making breakfast. I’m still setting the table for four,” said Destiny’s mom, Dominique Gaines.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Reports of ICE activity in Janesville prompted concern and widespread discussion today, with locals sharing sightings and information across social media. In a statement, the Janesville Police Department said they were “notified that federal agencies were conducting targeted operations today, Wed

Beef-A-Roo, a Rockford-founded fast food chain, has been facing financial and operational challenges, leading to the shutdown of its website and temporary closure of several locations.

53-year-old Richard Huereca was arrested Tuesday and charged with drug-induced homicide following a fatal overdose investigation, according to Rockford Police.