Roscoe VFW hosts annual corn roast
Sweet corn is at its peak in late August. It's the perfect time to have a corn roast. Roscoe VFW Post 2966 agrees, and...
Strong spirits: these are the days!
If ever we needed strong spirits, these are the days! They demand that we we are at our best mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. And...
Wonderful weather for Labor day weekend
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - If you enjoyed today's sunshine, don't worry, we are about to get a whole lot more. Overnight tonight we will...
Residents visit John’s Restaurant to celebrate its 50th anniversary
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford residents rush to the heart of Rockford to celebrate the 50th anniversary of John's Restaurant. Giovanni "John" Frisella and...
VFW Post 2955 corn roast raises funds for veterans, students
ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - Roscoe residents flock to a corn roast cookout that supports local students and veterans with its funds. On Saturday, VFW...
Rockford Mothman Sightings Highlighted In New ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Episode
While there have been several reported sightings in the last few decades, the city of Rockford is now officially on the Mothman map thanks...
Emergency water repair causes North Rockton Avenue closure
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The city of Rockford will be making repairs at 2203 North Rockton Avenue starting August 31. The city’s...
Rockford Mothman Sightings Highlighted In New ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Episode
While there have been several reported sightings in the last few decades, the city of Rockford is now officially on the Mothman map thanks...
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to steam into Illinois next week. Here’s when...
Train enthusiasts in northern Illinois will soon get the chance to see an iconic steam engine as it makes its way across the country...
10 Creepy Illinois Urban Legends That Are Too Weird to Be True
When it comes to urban legends, Illinois has its fair share, but these 10 bizarre ones really weird us out. What's the Difference Between...
