Dayton Dragons clinch Midwest League playoff berth
The Dayton Dragons have qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2017. >> RELATED: Dayton Dragons close to clinching...
WWII Veteran takes birthday ultralight flight
(WIFR) - A 100-year-old World War Two veteran takes his birthday celebrations to new heights. Retired farmer and veteran Willard Simpson fought in the...
Municipal meetings in South Beloit, Rockton, and Roscoe begin September
Because of Labor Day, all three of our local government boards will meet Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. South Beloit usually meets on Mondays. Issues...
Great Lakes Loons eliminated from playoffs in one-hit loss
The Great Lakes Loons gave up just one bunt single but surrendered an unearned run in the sixth inning to lose, 1-0, Monday to...
Rockford lifestyle experts share how to create healthier habits
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Eight in ten Americans are too tired to cook dinner after work, according to new research from Talker Research. People...
SWAT called to Town of Beloit home for ‘disturbance’
TOWN OF BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - A Beloit man is arrested after multiple squads responded to a home for a disturbance call. Police were...
Union workers honored at Rockford’s Labor Day Parade and Car Show
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford celebrated the contributions of local workers on Monday with the city’s annual Labor Day Parade and Car Show....
2 injured in shooting near Northern Illinois University campus in DeKalb
DEKALB, Ill. — A shooting near the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb left two people injured and sparked a police investigation...
Buona Beef and Rainbow Cone announce September opening date
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Famous Chicago eateries Buona Beef and The Original Rainbow Cone have announced a Grand Opening for their new...
Portion of I-39/90 south back open outside Janesville after crash
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- The left two southbound lanes of I-39/90 were blocked near Racine Street outside Janesville due to a crash Monday. The...
