Rockford IL

Rockford Police are asking the public for assistance in finding a missing woman.

James Braswell, a convicted felon, was arrested in Rockford, Illinois for threatening a semi-truck driver with a firearm and possessing a loaded handgun.

The Winnebago County Board has a new face representing District 12.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - After nearly 100 years in an unmarked grave, a Rockford veteran is honored for his role in America’s bloodiest battle. On Thursday, Samuel H. Bogenrief, a farrier with the 17th Illinois Calvary during the Civil War, received a proper farewell. He is the only Civil War veteran laid to rest in...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In 2023, Illinois State Police issued nearly 200 endangered missing person advisories. Around 70% of them involved people over the age of 60. More than 125 of them involved people with dementia. “Those with memory issues may not have a loved one or a family member...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A white sheet covers the side of a Rockford Mass Transit District bus. In the Rock River Valley Pantry’s parking lot, leaders from the Rockford Food Insecurity Task Force assemble. Erin Garner joins the team as RMTD partners with the task force for a new...

26-year-old Alec Hoffman was killed in a head-on collision on Sunday, and his family is still reeling from his sudden death.

ROCKFORD — A local couple has revived a neighborhood ice cream shop with a goal of helping a new generation of families create summertime memories in Rural Oaks. Stacey and Kevin Knight have opened Cooper’s Corner at 1710 Rural St., which is across the street from Carpenter’s Corner thrift store, the former Hilander...

Imagine Dave Portnoy galloping into Chicago like a carb-craving crusader, armed with a camera, a crisp slice, and his legendary "One Bite, Everybody Knows the Rules" mantra. This time, his tastebuds led him to a longtime neighborhood favorite with old-school vibes and thin-crust pride. The Quest for Pizza Greatness...

Even as an adult, there are still some things that will happen that send me right back to when I was 8 years old. One of those moments is seeing a street sweeper coming through the neighborhood. When I was a kid, it was a memorable experience anytime I would...