Rockford IL

A woman was arrested Saturday after Ogle County Sheriff's Deputies clocked her driving 121 mph in a 55 mpz zone.

More butterburgers are on the way to the northern Illinois town. A new Culver’s is under construction at 3218 11th Street in Rockford, at the space that was formerly Morris Kennedy School. It comes from franchisees Jimmy and Nichole Smith who also own the Winnebago Culver’s at 807 Cannell Puri Drive. As the building st

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Every summer, dozens of volunteer’s head to the Pecatonica River with one goal in mind: leaving it cleaner than they found it. But for many, it’s what brings them back year after year that matters most. What started as a simple idea has grown...

Residents along Bailey Avenue can expect tree-removal work near utility lines on July 27 as ComEd removes 10 trees located within the public right-of-way. The work is being done for safety reasons and to prevent interference with power lines, according to a community announcement. The tree removals will take place al

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Police responded to an accident on Rockford’s east side Sunday night. Just before 9:30 p.m., police said a three-vehicle crash occurred at Dempster Rd. and E. State St. The injuries at this time appear to be non-life-threatening. Police urge drivers to avoid the area while...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Hundreds of students in Rockford will begin the new school year with essential supplies after ICNA Rockford distributed 350 free backpacks and school supplies to students from low-income families. The event marked the 14th consecutive year for the organization’s annual back-to-school backpack dr

The best pizza in Illinois does not always come with a skyline view or a famous name. Sometimes it waits in a small town where the dining room fills with regulars and the oven stays busy all evening. These local spots earn loyalty through crisp crusts, rich sauces, and recipes...

ROCKFORD — A 144-year-old church in the city’s historic Haight Village could be revamped into 10 apartments with additional space for a restaurant and banquet hall under a new redevelopment plan. The former Centennial United Methodist Church at 219 S. Second St. would be redeveloped in two phases,...

TURTLE, Wis. — Discussion about a data center is underway in parts of Rock County. California-based developer Panattoni is exploring the towns of Beloit and Turtle as potential sites for a $1 billion project named “Cornmaze.”. However, like many Wisconsin communities involved in similar data center initiatives, this...

OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - After a woman is cited with driving more than 60 mph over the speed limit, the sheriff’s office reminds drivers to slow down. Just before 6 p.m., July 25, an Ogle County deputy was using a radar to monitor speed in the 7000 block of S. Illinois Route 2.