Dutch Bros Coffee prepares to open first location in Rockford
ROCKFORD — A national drive-thru coffee chain with hundreds of locations across the country is preparing to open its first shop in the city. Dutch Bros Coffee plans to open a dual-lane drive-thru at 7131 E. State St., which is just east of Perryville Road in the lot in front of Ashley furniture, Urban Air Adventure...
Beloit homicide case ends with 15-year prison term for shooter
Kevin Payne was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Nikkita Green in May 2024, after an argument broke out at an after-party.
19-year-old woman killed in fiery Marengo car crash
A 19-year-old Janesville woman is dead after a fiery car crash in Marengo on Monday night.
Huge Snow and Ice Storms Expected in Illinois and Wisconsin This Winter
Temperatures in Rockford and Chicagoland are starting to feel like fall, but forecasts suggest a harsh winter ahead. According to FoxWeather, the La Niña pattern has returned, bringing colder and wetter conditions for the Stateline area. Some models predict 6 to 12 inches more snow than normal across much of...
Big Timber Bar | Axe Throwing | Pool | Downtown Rockford
This place has actually been around for years, but they just recently moved to a brand-new location in downtown Rockford
Man in Beloit sentenced to 15 years for fatal shooting
BELOIT, Wis. -- A man in Beloit was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by 10 years of extended supervision following a fatal shooting in May 2024.
Cristy’s Canine Academy believes every dog needs a top-notch education
One of the first lessons Cristy Aldrich teaches veterans about training dogs is that it's not about tough love. It's about building trust, discipline, and mutual support between handlers and the dogs. Cristy is the owner and instructor at Ms. Cristy's Canine Academy in Roscoe. She is an AKC Canine Good Citizen...
Huge Snow and Ice Storms in Illinois, Wisconsin’s Winter Forecast
Winter 2025-26 is expected to bring colder temperatures and heavier snowfall across Illinois and Wisconsin, driven by shifting storm tracks and possible La Niña influences.
Rockford buyers of Mercyhealth’s former hospital react to community concerns
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Pastor Melvin Brown searched for a chair inside the former hospital building on Mercyhealth’s Rockton Avenue campus. In the middle of summer 2025, the Kingdom Authority International Apostle wished for a seat. Soon after, Mercyhealth handed him the keys to the property. “Somebody brought it...
Fatal Rollover Crash on Illinois Route 2 Kills Rockton Woman
72-year-old woman tragically died in a rollover crash on Illinois Route 2 on October 11 with authorities continuing their investigation.
