Rockford IL

STATELINE, Ill. (WIFR) - From pink and red bouquets to boxes of cupcakes, local businesses across Rockford stayed busy this Valentine’s Day as shoppers stopped in to find the perfect last-minute gift. At Cherry Blossom Florist, preparation for the holiday started well before February 14. “We start out probably...

A small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in northern Illinois just east of Rockford on Saturday afternoon, the National Transportation Safety Board said. A Whittman Tailwind airplane crashed into a neighborhood near Poplar Grove under "unknown circumstances," NTSB said around 6 p.m. Boone County...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A garage and a car are destroyed after a fire Sunday afternoon. Just before 3 p.m., crews went out to a call of a garage fire in the 2100 block of Cumberland St. in Rockford. When firefighters arrived they found flames and heavy smoke coming from...

The United Way of Northwest Illinois is now accepting applications for its next round of grants. Applications for the 2026–27 funding cycle opened Feb. 10, according to a community announcement. The full request for proposals and application can be found at uwni.org . Funding is set to begin in July. United Way of...

Valentine's Day news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - collected by your neighbors who create Rockton-Roscoe News. Upcoming stories: who got detention after Hononegah's walkout and why, local municipal meetings, death notices from far northern Illinois, and much more (but we don't want to rush). Writer and...

Rockford officials announced water and sewer repair projects beginning February 17 that will temporarily close portions of Seminary Street and 17th Avenue in Illinois.

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - The Rock Island Rocks had a tough test on Saturday evening, facing a 22-win Rockford Auburn team. The Rocks would trail after three quarters, but would fight back to win 65-58.

Kickoff your St. Patrick’s Day Party with the best celebration in the Stateline, The St. Patrick’s Day .1K, presented by Anderson Toyota!. The Costume Contest – Come decked out its your St. Paddy’s Day best for a chance to win concert tickets!. The Scavenger Hunt –...

The Rockford Fire Department is investigating a residential structure fire that happened on Sunday afternoon.

Just before 11:30 p.m., Feb. 12, firefighters went out to a report of a fire at Northwest Food and Liquor at 513 Toner Avenue.