Duane Meyer trial: Autopsy suggests strangulation in Byron mother’s death, not fire
Forensic experts in the Duane Meyer murder case claimed a fire was not the cause of the deaths of Margaret (Maggie) Meyer and her son, Amos.
1 found dead in Stephenson Co. house fire, 1 resident not found
STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A house fire Thursday morning kills one while another resident hasn’t been found. Just before 10 a.m., Thursday, the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a fire on Scheider Road, west of Cedarville. The caller stated flames were visible from...
Dutch Bros Coffee to build on former Rockford Speedway site
LOVES PARK — The next business coming to the former Rockford Speedway site will be a first for Loves Park. Dutch Bros Coffee is bringing a dual-lane drive-thru to 1597 W. Lane Road, which is just west of Belle Tire at the corner of Speedway and Deery drives. Construction is expected to start on the 1,100-square-foot...
Multiple dead dogs found in Ogle County two arrested
Ogle County Sheriff's Office arrested two individuals after multiple dogs were found dead in a Trailer Park.
Rockford Police Probe Crash That Injured Two Pedestrians
Rockford Police are investigating an Illinois traffic crash that left one pedestrian critically injured and another hurt on East State Street.
Tracking snow for this evening
Mostly sunny for a good chunk of the day with highs in the middle 20’s. Snow tonight that could begin around 6 to 7. Half inch to inch of accumulation is possible. Temperatures will remain in the middle 20’s this evening. Scattered snow showers tomorrow with highs in the middle 30’s. Down to 10 on Friday night as...
Irish Marching Society to hold 50th anniversary St. Patrick’s Day parade in Rockford
ROCKFORD — The Irish Marching Society will mark 50 years of celebrating Irish pride with this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade and Paddyfest. The organization announced on Wednesday that Saturday, March 14 is the date for this year’s events. It’s the 50th anniversary of the parade.
Don McLean concert is among 8 events this weekend around Freeport
The weekend brings Elvis Spectacular, a hat burning event and Don McLean, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Freeport area. Winter RV Show What: The annual Winter RV Show includes a showroom full of the latest RVs with show prices. Free lunch will be served from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enter to win prize...
Rockford travelers to benefit from Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines merger
A major airline merger announced this week may open the door to more vacation destinations for northern Illinois travelers who rely on Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Blast of bitter cold heading to Rockford area. Here’s what to expect.
Residents across northern Illinois should brace for a major blast of blustery cold starting Thursday and lasting into the weekend. After reaching nearly 50 degrees on Tuesday, temperatures are plummeting. And as the nation celebrates the birthday of civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr. with a long weekend, the...
