Portion of Huffman Boulevard closed until Tuesday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A portion of Huffman Boulevard heading north toward Williams Park is expected to be closed until the end of Tuesday,...
Rockford Grocery Store Strikes Lottery Jackpot Again With $500,000 Winning Ticket
This is not the first time this Rockford grocery store has sold a big money-winning Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket. A $10 purchase instantly turned...
Illinois Man 1 of FBI’s 10 Most Wanted – $250,000 Reward Offered
A man believed to be in Illinois is accused of a most heinous crime and now he's one of the FBI's ten most wanted...
You May Not Get Pulled Over For Speeding Much In Illinois Anymore
A bill in the Illinois legislature would definitely affect drivers in the state. There are some places where it seems like it's all too...
The UAW Strike Saved Their Shuttered Plant, But the Fight Is Just Beginning
The revival of the Stellantis plant is a stunning reversal of fortunes for Belvidere, Ill. But workers say they won't rest until they see...
Here’s the retailer preparing to move into the former JoAnn Fabrics space in Rockford
ROCKFORD - One of the largest western and work wear retailers in the country is preparing to move into the former JoAnn Fabrics space...
Applications for Rockford housing rehabilitation program open Thursday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Homeowners in Rockford could receive up to $60,000 for certain home repairs, through the Expanded Rehab Assistance (ERA) Program. Applications...
Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant: A humble neighborhood favorite for more than 40 years
ROCKFORD - In a city that takes pride in its Italian heritage, almost every neighborhood could lay claim to the home of the best...
February to begin on a unseasonably warm note
Cloud cover Tuesday limited our full potential to efficiently warm, but the Rockford Airport still was able to squeeze in a 40-degree high. In...
Rockford’s greatest golfer Brad Benjamin needs help from a living kidney donor
As a young pro, Rockford’s greatest golfer ran into a series of nagging injuries. Later, he began to hurt even when he wasn’t injured.“In...
