Rockford IL

Two men were rushed to the hospital Tuesday night after being hit by a car on E. State Street.

The Rockford City Council approved a development agreement with Rockford Brake Manufacturing to support the restart of operations at the former Gunite facility at 302 Peoples Ave., according to a community announcement. The facility is expected to create 150 jobs, restore local production of Gunite brake drums and...

OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — It was day two in the double murder trial of Duane Meyer. Wednesday, members of the jury were shown nearly 100 photos, detailing the aftermath of the fire along with Duane Meyer’s vehicle which was present at the time of the incident. Crime scene investigators took the stand today and shared […]

BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A head-on collision involving a semi Wednesday afternoon claims the life of a Rockford man, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened around 4 p.m. Jan. 14 on Route 20 near Shattuck Road. Deputies report Richard Todd, 78, was driving west...

ROCKFORD — Two lifelong friends who grew up in Syria have reunited in Rockford to open a new restaurant that offers authentic flavors of their home country. Yousef Kawara and Khalid Alrifaai partnered to open Yasmeen Al Sham, 5683 Wansford Way. The restaurant focuses on freshly made Syrian and Middle Eastern dishes...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A single blood donation can save the lives of up to 3 people. That’s why the Rock River Valley Blood Center encourages people to donate, especially in a time when supply runs low. January is National Blood Donor Month and the RRVBC honors the lifesaving...

The Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual tree sale has begun. The district offers bare-root shade trees, evergreens and shrub seedlings each year to promote energy conservation and wildlife habitats, according to a community announcement. Starter seedlings and transplants are also available....

The Courtyard at Loves Park, a senior living community expected to open later this year, is hosting a series of events in January to provide information and support to older adults and their families. The events include a Soup & Learn Series, a Soup-Off competition and community presentations, according to a...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A crash blocks traffic Tuesday afternoon on Meridian Road in Rockford. The crash happened in the 1000 block of S. Meridian Road near the U.S. 20 exit, north of Cunningham Road. Authorities at the scene reported non-life threatening injuries. Tow trucks could be seen working to...

A film series about trauma starts Jan. 13 and will continue every second Tuesday of the month through June. The Winnebago County Health Department and the Rockford Public Library are addressing how trauma impacts the community by showing these films. Sandra Martell, the public health administrator for Winnebago...