Expect delays as Freeport road work hits streets April–July
Several streets in Freeport are closed for construction, according to a community announcement. Which roads are closed? Work is underway on W. Main Street between Van Buren and Chicago. The downtown municipal lot is also closed through June 15, according to the announcement. Several residential streets are also affecte
Rockford apartment complex in flames after early morning fire
The Rockford Fire Department worked to put out heavy smoke and flames after a two-story apartment building caught fire Friday morning.
Rockford Residents Reveal Hardest Habits They’ve Ever Tried to Break
Everyone has that one habit they swear they're going to quit.
A documentary highlighting a disabled veteran sports team will show in Rockford
A documentary about a national wheelchair rugby team based in Rockford is making its way through film festival circuits. This Saturday, it will be shown in its hometown. The Oscar Mike Militia rugby team is made up of disabled veterans. Noah Currier is the founder. He said friends and family were asking how they could
Rockford man sentenced to 14 years for drug trafficking and gun possession
A Rockford man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for drug trafficking and illegally possessing a firearm Thursday, May 21.
Rockford Fire Chief looks to rescue rising ambulance costs amid city budget shortfall
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An ambulance turns the corner onto West State Street around noon Thursday. Its siren blares blocks away to reach the Rockford Fire Department’s Station 6. A firefighter expects the ambulance to return within the hour once it drops its passenger off at a hospital. “We’re...
County officials: Washouts from April floods could worsen road funding troubles
JANESVILLE — Rock County and the City of Janesville have a need for road maintenance and repairs. It goes millions of dollars beyond what’s currently reimbursed by the state of Wisconsin. That’s not a new problem. But what is new, as of right now, is a sudden piling-on effect. Rock County officials and a City of Janesv
Rockford’s Recycling Problem Could Soon Cost Residents More
Rockford officials say recycling contamination is becoming a major problem and garbage costs could rise if residents keep tossing the wrong items in bins.
Belvidere Park District opens new Jean Twyning Nature Playground
BELVIDERE — The Belvidere Park District cut the ribbon on Thursday on a new playground envisioned as a vibrant entry point to the community from the west. The Jean Twyning Nature Playground at Glenn H. Green Open Space, 8484 Distillery Road, is the latest step in transforming the park after the unveiling of Gary Simon’
Forreston man accused of DUI after UTV fire in Polo
POLO, Ill. (WIFR) - A 55-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after deputies responded to a UTV fire and say the man had been driving it while drunk. Jeffrey S. Singley, of Forreston, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Around 8:45 p.m., May 27, deputies were called out...
