Rockford IL

A Rockford drug dealer has been sentenced to spend 13 years in federal prison after a 2020 investigation and arrest.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A man is sentenced for an armed robbery and shooting in Rockford from 2023. Ricky J. Guinyard, 37, was sentenced to 50 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with mandatory supervision for 3 years after his release. He must serve at least 85 percent of his sentence.

Rockford Police are investigating after a woman was struck by a car Wednesday night.

The Rockford City Council has approved the largest infrastructure improvement plan in the municipality’s history. The 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program, approved Monday, utilizes $385 million of secured local and leveraged outside agency funds to better the infrastructure in Rockford. At least $145 million of work...

Friday nights in Illinois are defined by golden, crispy fish fries that unite entire communities. The scent of freshly fried fish drifts through the air, signaling the start of a tradition that locals look forward to every week. Whether served with a side of homemade coleslaw or paired with a...

A man in an ambulance stolen in Rockford was arrested in Chicago Wednesday night, police said.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A portion of Auburn Street is closed Wednesday night following an incident that put one woman in the hospital. Around 8 p.m., police posted on X that a female pedestrian was hit in the 3800 block of Auburn Street and taken to a hospital for serious injuries.

Just when you thought you knew what to expect for a Christmas in Northern Illinois, think again. I guess expectations should be thrown out the window when you get a foot of snow on Thanksgiving weekend, right?. Now I am totally cherry-picking here, mainly because I want a nice and...

Rockford City Council is set to adopt several initiatives aimed at boosting economic development, housing and community services, according to a community announcement. Key items include a development agreement with Urban Equity Properties for the adaptive reuse of the former Rockford Register Star building at 99 E....

Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). MUELLER, RYAN, 40, of Ellison Bay, felony retail theft, Nov. 28, Blaine’s Farm and Fleet, Janesville. WILLIAMS, RITA, 48, of Beloit, attempting to flee or elude an officer, repeater,...