Rockford IL

Want to discover enchanting places in Illinois that guidebooks miss?. These 7 secret locations offer amazing sights and peaceful moments!. 1. Anderson Japanese Gardens (Rockford) Here’s something that surprises everyone about Rockford. This city has one of the best Japanese gardens in the entire country. Not just in Illinois...

These sweet cats at PAWS Humane Society in Rockford are hoping to find their forever families. Each one has their own story and plenty of love to give. Grey was found as a stray and is now ready for a new start. He’s a handsome adult cat who’s already neutered, vaccinated (including rabies), and tested for FeLV/FIV. His adoption fee also covers flea...

Severe storms possible (Tuesday and Wednesday) Mostly cloudy today with highs in the upper 70’s. Slight chance for showers and thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. Storm Prediction Center has us in the marginal risk zone ( 1 out of 1-5 scale). Low 80’s tomorrow with showers and thunderstorms...

ROCKFORD, Ill. -- The Rockford University softball team took on the Edgewood University Eagles in a NACC doubleheader on Sunday. The Regents were beaten 14-5 in game one and bounced back with a dominant 11-3 win in game two. The Regents will return to action on Tuesday, April 14, for...

Both boys and girls track squads competed in the Gebhardt-Worley Invitational on Saturday hosted by Oregon. Dixon demolished the competition on the boys side racking up 207 points with Lena Winslow taking second with 84.5. Rockford Guilford earned 142 points to take the win over Lena Winslow with 124 on the girls side.

Looking for a loyal, loving companion to grow up with your family? A Little R&R Animal Sanctuary in Poplar Grove, IL has several adorable Labrador Retriever/Australian Shepherd mix puppies waiting for their forever homes. These pups are friendly, social, and ready to bring joy to any household.

Rockton, Roscoe, Willowbrook, and Stephen Mack will send a deep, promising group of young bowlers to the IESA State Finals next weekend, showing just how strong the sport has become across our community. When Town & Country Lanes in Joliet hosts the state’s best on April 17–18, 2026, once again the Rockton, Roscoe, Willowbrook, and Stephen Mack pipeline will be well represented.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary is celebrating nearly five decades of helping animals in need. The animal shelter hosted its 17th annual Bark and Wine Gala, its largest fundraiser of the year. The event marked 48 years for Noah’s Ark as a no-kill, nonprofit shelter.

(WIFR) - All though it’s been cloudy throughout most of our Saturday, it’s been pretty pleasant. We’ve had temperatures top out in the mid-50s across the region which is pretty typical. We won’t fall all to far this evening as winds will start to shift to be out of the southwest, drawing in warmer and more moist air. This will let temperature climb overnight...

There is something special about walking into a bakery and instantly feeling at ease, like the warmth and smell of fresh bread just slow everything down for a moment. Illinois has so many great bakeries, each with its own personality, but they all share that same cozy, welcoming vibe. The...