Three charged in connection with violent armed robbery at Rockford housing complex
Two teens were arrested for an armed robbery and aggravated assault over the weekend, and another man was charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery.
Drag Queens Pull Off Bold Robbery At Illinois 7-Eleven
Police in Illinois are searching for a pair of drag queens who recently robbed a convenience store. When I started out in radio, there needed to be someone at the station all the time, 24/7. My first real gig in the business after college was here in Rockford. I started working weekend overnights, which were midnight...
Cars & Coffee fundraiser lifts Rockford Barbell’s hopes to support students
Boone County Fair organizer expects tough weather to impact final attendance. Crowds walking with foot long corn dogs and umbrellas explored the Boone County Fair for its conclusion on Sunday. Joe Rice Memorial Car Show unites organ donor recipients with Winnebago family. Updated: 4 hours ago. The Joe Rice Memorial...
Boone County Fair organizer expects tough weather to impact final attendance
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Crowds walking with foot long corn dogs and umbrellas explored the Boone County Fair for its conclusion on Sunday. Illinois’ largest county fair kept the fun going despite waves of rain interrupting the final day. In 2024, Boone County recorded 242,072 visitors – the...
Mercato by Lino’s hosts Rockford Vintage Fest
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The event features vintage vinyl, clothing, books, home decor and more. Rockford Vintage Fest takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 9 at Mercato by Lino’s, 8400 E. Riverside Blvd. Along with 17 vintage vendors, Gelato Joe’s will be serving gelato, coffee will...
Rockford’s Housing Market: 9th Hottest In The U.S. Explained
Ranked 9th and still thriving, Rockford’s housing scene tells a story of resilience, where affordability meets a bit of uncertainty.
Nine Illinois Cities Rank Among the Dirtiest in America — Full List Inside
If you’ve ever looked around Rockford and thought, Wow, people treat littering like it’s a competitive sport, congratulations, you’re not imagining things. A new LawnStarter study just confirmed that nine Illinois cities made the Dirtiest Cities in America list. How Illinois Cities Got Graded. LawnStarter ranked 303...
Say Goodbye to DSW Rockford: Store Closing Date Announced
It’s the end of an era for Rockford’s shoe lovers. The DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse at 6636 E. State Street is packing up its shoes and calling it quits on September 20. That’s according to a team member who probably has been fielding the same “Wait… WHAT?!” reaction all week.
Ogle County Special Operations Unit Works With DeKalb ACET Unit to Apprehend Man on...
The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit was contacted by the City of DeKalb Police Department, ACET Unit, regarding an individual who was possibly living in Ogle County with an outstanding DeKalb County warrant for home invasion and aggravated domestic battery. The Ogle County Special Operations Unit...
Tracking multiple storm chances ahead
(WIFR) - It was a wet and dreary start to our Sunday with Rockford recording 1.36″. We’ve had some dry hours since then, but showers and storms are starting to develop across the region. Because of the earlier rainfall, I think our severe chances are significantly lower this evening, but maybe one or two could...
