Rockford IL

Rockford Police arrested a teen after he fled from a vehicle during a traffic stop on Thursday, May 28.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Legendary golfer John Daly visited Rockford Monday for a golf outing hosted by Hard Rock Casino at Forest Hills Country Club, 5135 Forest Hills Rd in Rockford. The event was a scramble-style tournament, with a portion of the proceeds going to Forever Family Foundation, as well...

ROCKFORD — City Council members have cleared the way for a new mixed-use development that could bring up to 350 apartments to one of the last undeveloped plots along East State Street. Aldermen voted 12-0 on Monday to approve a special-use permit for University Hill, which includes an apartment...

A man died after a single-vehicle rollover crash in rural Stephenson County. Deputies responded to the area of E. Winneshiek Road and N. Farwell Bridge Road about 9:20 a.m. May 29, according to a community announcement. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and taken to a hospital in Rockford, where he was pronounc

Enrique Dozal was sentenced to 6 months in jail for his part in a murder conspiracy, with two years of probation, for the murder of Chase Higgins on August 24th, 2024.

BELVIDERE — Coach’s Corner has added a new food truck with the motto “grill marks matter” as it takes its char-broiled burgers and wings on the go. Iron Grate debuted Thursday outside of Coach’s Corner, 622 S. State. It’s now available for booking for events.

ROSCOE — The Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department is morning the death of John Morgan, a firefighter and paramedic who died Monday while on duty. The cause of his death has not yet been released. He was 53. The department said Morgan dedicated his life to protecting others and answering the...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police have arrested four adults and a teenager for illegally riding ATVs or dirtbikes on city streets during multiple traffic stops in the 11th Street/Harrison Avenue area over the weekend. Authorities said the following suspects were arrested on Saturday, May 30: Marquall Smith, 23, w

JANESVILLE — Dry. With an immediate forecast of dry, and getting drier. Although we could see a reprieve later this week in the rainless spell that's lasted a month, soil conditions in south central Wisconsin have become parched, and have now officially tipped into pre-drought status. The USDA and National Weather Serv

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Freedom 250 Museum made a stop in Rockford as a part of a nationwide tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. This is one of six traveling exhibits across the country. The museum gives visitors a chance to explore American history through interactive displays, including a chance to sign