Rockford IL

The Byron Tigers were expecting a physical, hard-fought battle against Richmond-Burton Saturday in the 3A IHSA State Semifinals. They got that for one series plus from the Rockets, but then it was all Byron.

GENOA, Ill. (WIFR) - Video sent to WIFR from Veteran Scott Hamm of Genoa captures the startling moment a bald eagle drops a rabbit onto his truck. Hamm says the incident happened on Veterans Day. His wife called him to let him know a dead rabbit was laying in their yard. Without thinking too much of it, Hamm says he...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - After 33 years, a popular Rockford roller skating rink will soon have new ownership. Friday, Nov. 21, Skateland owners, Phil and Susie Smalley, put out a message saying on Dec. 1, they will be selling their location at 4843 Stenstrom Rd., and going into retirement. “We’re...

Rockford Police arrested two men after a shots-fired incident near the Amazon facility led to a pursuit, foot chase, and the recovery of an illegally modified handgun.

In a recent social media post, a user sought advice on where to find a reliable used car for around $2,000 for their father. The user, who does not reside in the same area as their father, was also seeking recommendations on dealerships to avoid. The query sparked a discussion on the current state of the used car...

A group of friends are on the hunt for a good place to play pool in the Rockford area this coming weekend. They are looking for alternatives to their usual spots on Main Street and Cherry Bowl. They turned to the online community for suggestions on where else they could enjoy a game of pool within the area.

Rockford does not mess around when it comes to lunch.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - From photography, paintings, handcrafted gifts and decades-old hobbies, dozens of Wesley Willows residents filled the Castle Town Center Auditorium Saturday Nov. 22 for the community’s second annual art exhibition. Organizer Bob Eiss says the idea came from wanting residents to share their...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Kevin Versino switches from cross-country to roller-skis during the warmer months. “It’s a necessary evil,” says Versino. The Rocktown Adventures general manager recounts his attempts gliding along Madison Street in downtown Rockford. “Going on Madison Street is like a Midas commercial,” he...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Seventeenth Circuit Court celebrated its annual National Adoption Day Celebration on Saturday at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center. This is the Circuit’s 21st year participating. At this event, Judges John S. Lowry, Francis M. Martinez and Erin Buhl, along with Circuit Clerk’s...