Two men charged with endangering child after shooting incident in Belvidere: police
Two men are arrested after the Belvidere Police Department received complaints of shots being fired.
The Rockford Elks Club’s days are up. Here’s what happens now
ROCKFORD — The nearly 114-year-old former Elks Lodge No. 64 met its fate Monday morning, ending a monthslong saga that had City Council members debating whether the historic structure could be saved. Demolition crews with Northern Illinois Service Co. began work at 6 a.m. to tear down the property...
Over 200 anti-ICE protesters gather in Belvidere
It comes off the heels of multiple student-walkouts recently at Belvidere North and Belvidere High School.
After a brief reopening, Gustafson’s in Rockford has closed its doors again
ROCKFORD — Gustafson’s Furniture and Mattress, a family-owned store that has served the city for 98 years, has shut its doors again after briefly reopening last week. Signs posted on the door of the store, 6651 E. State St., say that it is closed until further notice. “As...
Learn new garden skills at Joys of Gardening event
The University of Illinois Extension and the U of I Extension Master Gardeners will host the 28th annual Joys of Gardening program on Feb. 28, at the Highland Community College Student Conference Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the program starting at 8:25 a.m.,...
Dimke and Simpson shine in Senior Night win over Auburn 74–46
Kylie Simpson was lights-out from three, dropping 18 points on impressive shooting out of the corner, and Jordan Dimke dropped 16 points with good effort on the boards and defense to put together a nice all-around performance. Auburn struggled early and found some offensive momentum late, but was unable to...
When you can view the Orchid Display at Nicholas Conservatory
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Park District presents In Full Bloom: Orchid Display at Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens. This year’s theme is Orchids in Motion. Organizers say the community will see things like clocks, cars boats and skis decorated with orchids. Those interested can view the display during...
Yeti Fest carved out winter fun for all ages
Rockton had another visit from the yeti, as he made a memorable arrival on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The yeti checked out trees in Settler's Park as he was spotted by Deputy Chief of Police Justin Jobst. The return of the yeti marked four days of winter fun for all ages....
Updated Midway Village Museum exhibit on display through end of February
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The community has less than two weeks left to see an updated exhibit at Midway Village Museum. It’s called ‘Traveling While Black: Visiting Rockford in the Era of The Green Book’. A museum rep says before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 many...
12 area high schools to be represented at IHSA Individual Wrestling State Finals
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - 239 high schools throughout the state will be represented at the IHSA Boys Individual State Finals next week. 12 of those schools have state qualifiers from the Rockford area. Byron (1A) 157 - Dylan Dach (25-17, sophomore) 175 - Brody Stien (44-1, junior) 190 - Will...
