Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The mind behind a free dental service program in the forest city receives congressional recognition. Doctor Cyrus Oates hosts the clinic at Rockford Public Schools’ “The Quad”, offering free dental services to RPS 205 students. 17th district Congressman Eric Sorensen toured the facility...

ROCKFORD — A development firm in the Perot family of companies is preparing to construct a speculative industrial building roughly a mile from the Chicago-Rockford International Airport. Hillwood, a real estate investment and development company based in Dallas, plans to build a nearly 335,000-square-foot industrial building south of U.S....

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Family and friends gather to watch nine Guilford High School students commit to serving in the U.S. military. The ceremony is special to those involved, allowing them to share a great accomplishment. “I‘m glad I have the opportunity to come out and, you know, just showcase...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - District leaders say they are cooperating with a federal investigation but are still waiting to learn what comes next. “We are not destroying any documents. We are not going to be, you know, hiding anything from them. We will cooperate with full transparency,” said Freeport superintendent, Anna Alvarado.

Classic Cinemas is expanding seating at the Lindo Theatre to bring more heated recliners to moviegoers.

PECATONICA – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 1 Commander, Captain Ken Benson, has announced the results of four special patrols in Whiteside and Winnebago counties during April. Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated...

ROCKFORD — A family-owned business that blends education and celebration cut the ribbon on its new home Tuesday after roughly six months of renovations. Spider on Quinta, 1111 Fifth Ave., fills the former Ellida Lodge in Midtown with its new creative event space that will host everything from educational workshops to live music, banquets, fitness classes, movie nights and other activities.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Say hello to a familiar face!. In this week’s edition of Adopt 815 we welcome back 6-year-old “Bear.”. Bear is now one of the longest-staying residents at Winnebago County Animal Services and the shelter doesn’t understand why. Bear is not only a favorite...

New stricter rules in the One Big Beautiful Bill mean as many as 150,000 Illinois SNAP participants will lose their benefits. That number includes nearly 5,000 Rockford residents.

Janesville, Wis. — A fraud alert was issued after a person allegedly attempted to solicit a vendor for fees for the 2026 Rock County 4-H Fair.