Woman Dies After Being Found Inside Car In Roscoe Village
ROSCOE VILLAGE — Police are investigating the death of a woman found “unresponsive” inside a car Thursday afternoon in Roscoe Village. At 3:16 p.m., officers found the woman, 39, inside a car in the 3200 block of North Damen Avenue after a person called 911 to report they’d found their stolen car, according to police...
Demolition to begin on former Elks Club in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - City of Rockford shares an update on Friday about the demolition plans for the former Elks Club location in Rockford. Video from previous coverage is attached to this article. After years of debate and legal action over the fate of the historic property, the city announced...
Nearly $1M in rail crossing upgrades heading to Carroll, Ogle counties
The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved nearly $1 million for safety upgrades at three railroad crossings in Carroll and Ogle counties. The project will install new automatic flashing light signals and gates at the Oakville Road, Brookeville/Ogle Road and W. Oregon Trail Road crossings, according to a community...
On the market: Rockford area home is on 2.86-acre lot
Address: 9208 Sheringham Drive, Roscoe Property description: This custom-built, three-bedroom, three-bathroom brick and stucco home is on a wooded 2.86-acre lot. The open living room has hardwood floors, a custom stone fireplace and hearth and an open stairway with a custom metal railing. The main floor also includes...
Rockford doctor stresses importance of colonoscopies as colorectal cancer rises among those under 50
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The recent death of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor James Van Der Beek and the death of Chadwick Boseman from ‘Black Panther’ a few years ago draws attention to the fact colorectal cancer or colon cancer is not just a threat to older adults.
Don Carter Lanes mass shooting survivor says he still relives the horror as Duke...
Skylur Dal Santo says the prolonged legal process has intensified the trauma he and other survivors carry.
Rockford teachers, schools reach tentative agreement in contract talks
The Rockford Education Association and Rockford Public School District have reached a tentative contract agreement, the union said Friday.
Authorities determine cause of Loves Park commercial fire on Nimtz Road
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Authorities announced on Feb. 12 that the commercial fire on Nimtz Rd. in Loves Park was accidental, and started during automotive repairs being done inside the shop. Just after 2:30 p.m., Feb. 11, crews went out to a call of a fire at Midwest Trailer...
Authorities investigate fire at Rockford liquor store
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A fire broke out Thursday night at a Rockford business. Just before 11:30 p.m., Feb. 12, firefighters went out to a report of a fire at Northwest Food and Liquor at 513 Toner Avenue. When crews arrived, they report no fire or smoke showing on the...
Rockford Police Arrest 13-Year-Old After Stolen Van Pursuit
A 13-year-old Rockford boy was arrested and charged after allegedly fleeing from police in a stolen minivan tracked by StarChase technology Wednesday night.
