Delavan police officer resigns after arrest on stalking charges in Illinois
A Delavan police officer has resigned immediately following his arrest on stalking charges in Illinois.
Rockford’s Favorite Alternative Swear Words Are Hilarious
We have truly mastered the art of swapping out actual swear words for something way more entertaining.
1 killed in head-on crash on IL-75 in Stephenson County
STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A man died Wednesday following a head-on collision with a semi in rural Stephenson County. Just before noon May 6, sheriff’s deputies were called to the crash at Illinois Route 75, about half a mile east of E. Winneshiek Road. Based on witness statements,...
Serious crash involving overturned semi near Rockton
A serious crash involving an overturned semi occurred at the intersection of Highway 75 and Owen Center Road in Rockton Township, Illinois, resulting in at least one person being taken to the hospital.
Driver sought after serious pickup crash in Beloit cemetery
BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - Beloit police work to find the driver of a pickup truck they say left the scene of a serious crash late Tuesday night. Around 10:45 p.m. police were called to the 1300 block of Woodward Avenue after a silver 2005 Dodge pickup was caught on video speeding before losing control.
Jury finds Rockford man guilty of first- degree murder in 2022 CherryVale mall shooting
Elijah Lucena, 29, has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with a 2022 shooting at Cherry Vale Mall, according to the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office.
Beloit Bar Brawl Ends With A Thumb Bitten Off Over A Dart Game
A dart game turned violent in Beloit as a man bit his father's thumb during an argument, leading to serious charges and a reminder of how quickly things can escalate.
Funk band Cameo to play at Hard Rock Live’s Juneteenth celebration
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In 2026, Rockford will mark 37 years of celebrating Juneteenth. It’s the longest running Juneteenth celebration in the state of Illinois. Friday, June 19, the Hard Rock Casino Rockford joins in on the festivities with a performance from funk band Cameo. Tickets for this event...
Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office responds to fatal crash
One man is dead and another is injured after what police are calling a head-on collision on Illinois 75 in Stephenson County. The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office responed to the crash at 11:52 a.m. May 6, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. The crash took place on Illinois 75 about a half mile east of East Winneshiek Road. A...
Man dies in head-on collision with semi-truck in Stephenson County
A man is dead following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon, according to the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office.
