Rockford IL

Janie Jenkin grew up with a mindful appreciation of her ancestors, the memories she made with them and how their lives shaped her family’s heritage. As an adult, Jenkin has extended that respect into a nonprofit she founded called 815 Stone Scrubbers. “Our mission is to clean and preserve...

Steven Baxter, 40, of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, was sentenced to 10 and a half years in federal prison for threatening employees at a Rockford WingStop with a gun.

Chicago, Illinois – A fast-moving line of strong to severe thunderstorms is pushing into northwest Illinois this evening, bringing the threat of damaging winds, lightning, and soaking downpours. The most dangerous storms are expected southwest of a Dixon-to-Morris line, with gusts strong enough to down trees and...

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - Authorities in Wisconsin arrested a man after they said he traveled to North Carolina and brought a young girl with him back to his home. The Janesville Police Department said officials learned about the trip to North Carolina after the Clay County Sheriff’s Office contacted them.

First responders from the Freeport Fire Department were able to locate an 84-year-old man from Chicago who had been missing for five days.

Rockford Police arrested three teens late on Tuesday night (8/12), and all three are facing multiple felony charges following a traffic stop. Weapons and Narcotics Seized During Late-Night Stop. According to a press release from the Rockford Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop on Tuesday night (8/12)...

Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, recognized Josh Gates on his 10th anniversary and thanked him for his long-term dedication to the company. Gates is Forest City Gear’s turning lead. He started at Forest City Gear in the high-volume department working second...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A two-vehicle crash Thursday in DeKalb County sends two people to hospitals in Rockford. Around 5:45 p.m. Aug. 14, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the area of Cherry Valley and Bucks roads, north of Kirkland, for a crash with injuries.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Of all the bridges over state roads in the Winnebago County region, only one is in critical need of repair, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The problems stood out during routine inspections of structures throughout northern Illinois. “We’ve done a check of the...

The Rockford Police have announced they will join a statewide push to stop impaired driving and enforce seatbelt laws from August 15 through Labor Day. Law Enforcement Targets Dangerous Driving This Labor Day. Rockford PD will be stepping up enforcement efforts to reduce driving under the influence and unsafe...