Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, IL — Rockford Public Schools plans to close a projected $15 million budget deficit by restructuring and laying off 110 central office and non-classroom employees, officials announced in a news release. District officials say the painful cuts are part of a plan to restructure the school district. They say...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - With wind gusts reaching 60 miles per hour Friday, traveling food vendors closed for the safety of staff and customers. “Zero to 20 miles per hour wind is our okay goal. If it’s 20 to 40, that’s when we start looking at is ‘it safe to be on the road? How far away is the distance?’” said Donald...

OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A Creston woman is sentenced to spend five years in prison for her role in a deadly motorcycle crash in 2022. Amy Anthenat, 50, pleaded guilty in October to aggravated driving with a drug, substance or compound in breath, blood bodily substance or urine resulting in great bodily harm.

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WIFR) - A Machesney Park man faces several drug charges in Wisconsin following an investigation by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office. George E. Taylor Jr., 42, is charged with possession with intent to deliver cocaine — more than 40 grams, possession with intent to deliver THC (200-1000 grams),...

SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WIFR) - South Beloit Police Department asks the community for help identifying a man officers say is connected to several overnight vehicle burglaries. On Thursday, March 12, the department released the following photo. If you have information about the identity of the man, call the department at...

MACHESNEY PARK — At first glance, Sassy Mac Boys might sound like a place dedicated to a single comfort food classic. But step inside and you’ll quickly realize this isn’t your average bowl of mac and cheese. Instead, the restaurant piles bold flavors and hearty toppings onto...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In this week’s edition of Sampling the Stateline, Mike Garrigan visits Franchesco’s Ristorante in Rockford. On Oct. 10, 1986, the Salamone family opened the original Franchesco’s Pizzeria and Lounge, outside the CherryVale Mall shopping area. The current location at 7128 Spring Creek Road,...

BRADFORD, Wis. -- A man died early Friday morning after a crash in the Town of Bradford.

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Authorities investigate the cause of a fire that broke out Friday morning at a Belvidere apartment complex. Around 9:30 a.m., March 13, crews were called out to a report of an apartment fire in the 1400 block of Douglas Court. When firefighters arrived, they saw flames...

Cason Lee, 46, was found guilty of multiple child sex crimes involving three different victims and faces up to 165 years in prison.