‘If you know something, say something’; Winnebago County law enforcement urges witnesses to come...
A single bit of information could be the key to unlocking the secrets behind any crime. WIFR sat down with Winnebago County law enforcement who work daily to build trust within our communities, hoping to get one step closer to the truth.
Portillo’s Just Dropped A New Hot Dog In Rockford
Portillo's teamed up with Vienna Beef to launch the limited-time Char'diniera Dog, now available at Rockford locations.
Woman charged in Loves Park hit-and-run accident that injured pedestrian
Cinnamon Cellitti, 48, has been charged with reckless driving and failure to report an accident after allegedly striking a pedestrian in Loves Park on June 17.
Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for Winnebago, Stephenson counties affected by April storms
Gov. JB Pritzker has issued a state disaster proclamation for 11 Illinois counties, including Winnebago and Stephenson counties, following months of severe weather
Mundelein police officer killed in motorcycle crash
Firefighters respond to garage fire on Linden Road in Cherry Valley. Family shared photos of the 20-year-old murdered near downtown Rockford June 21. Five veterans receive headstones at Roscoe Township Cemetery. Updated: Jun. 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM UTC. Five veterans receive headstones at Roscoe Township Cemetery. More th
Rockford man, 20, sentenced after agencies track illegal gun devices from O’Hare to home
Gerardo Zamora, 20, was sentenced to 3 years in prison for possession of a machine gun conversion device after a package containing two illegal "switch" devices was intercepted at O'Hare airport and a SWAT team was used to arrest him.
Freeport issues boil order due to valve replacement work
The City of Freeport announced today a boil order restriction for the area.
Rockford’s Beloved Beef-a-Roo Faces Another Uncertain Future
If you grew up in Rockford, chances are Beef-a-Roo wasn't just somewhere you grabbed a meal. It was part of your childhood. For me, Beef-a-Roo was THE place to go for off-campus school lunch, post-game cheddar fries, milkshakes on weekends, and you-get-to-choose dinner nights with family. In 2021, this Rockford-founded
I Kept Saying I’d Try Wahlburgers Someday… Now It’s Too Late
The final Wahlburgers in Illinois has closed after its lease ended. The owners say they're planning another location somewhere in the area.
U.S. Department of Education cuts millions in ‘community schools’ Illinois grant funding, impacting schools...
The U.S. Department of Education terminated “Full-Service Community Schools” grants that dozens of Illinois schools utilized over the past few years. Those cuts will go into effect July 1, after a judge denied a preliminary injunction. Thirty-two Illinois schools will lose the grant funding, including Flinn Middle Scho
