Rockford IL

Plenty of sunshine today with northeast winds becoming southeast 5 - 10 MPH. Highs in the middle 40’s. Increasing clouds tonight and down to the low 30’s. Some of us might see areas of a wintry mix late. Up to the 60’s both Wednesday and Thursday with rain...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging shared strategies Monday to help caregivers and address social isolation among seniors, including plans for a new senior center in Rockford. The U.S. Surgeon General equates the health risks of social isolation to smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily,...

BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - Residents will have a chance to meet the final two candidates hoping to become Beloit’s next city manager. The opening for the position comes after former City Manager Jerry Gabrielatos announced his resignation in November last year. Beloit City Attorney Elizabeth Krueger was appointed interim...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford man learns how long he will spend in prison for setting fire to two churches. Marzavious Thomas, 31, is sentenced to five years in federal prison and must also pay restitution to the churches. On October 19, 2022, Thomas set fire at Bethesda Covenant...

Pretzel Fest is returning to downtown Freeport, featuring a day of family-friendly activities and a record-breaking event, according to a community announcement. The event is set for April 25. It will begin with The Great Pretzel Bite, with participant sign-in starting at 10 a.m. Attendees must sign in to receive a commemorative button and pretzel before gathering for the main event...

Kyle Keith, 37, faces multiple felony charges after a dramatic high-speed chase along Illinois Route 2 on Saturday, which ended with his arrest in the Rock River.

Minor flooding along the Kishwaukee River near Rockford has pushed water levels above flood stage, threatening nearby roadways as officials expect conditions to improve overnight.

Rockford-area organizations warn stateliners to stay alert and know the warning signs of scams, especially if you buy or sell online.

ROCKFORD — An annual exhibit that challenges local designers to create floral displays inspired by the Rockford Art Museum’s permanent collection is set to return for a 10th year. Art in Bloom is one of the museum’s premier fundraisers, when living displays of flowers and other organic materials...

Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — We’re checking in with Coach Kia from Harlem High School!. Coach Kia was nominated and we were told that we absolutely had to talk to her!. Kia says about being nominated, “Honestly, it’s super rewarding. I definitely wasn’t expecting it and so I’m just very appreciative that there are other people who appreciate the work I’m trying to do with the...