12 quiet Illinois towns where $1,200 a month can support a comfortable retirement
Retirement on a fixed income doesn’t have to mean giving up comfort or community. Across Illinois, there are small towns where your money stretches surprisingly far, covering rent, groceries, and even a few fun outings without breaking the bank. Many retirees are discovering that stepping away from big cities...
Portillo’s unveils limited-time spicy Italian Beef Sandwich
Beloved Illinois hot dog chain Portillo's is kicking up the heat this month with a brand new Italian beef flavor . The new Hot & Saucy sandwich will only be available for a limited time, so Italian beef lovers in Illinois should get them while they're hot. The sandwich will be available at Portillo's at 6090 State St. in Rockford. What's in Portillo's new Hot & Saucy...
Popular BBQ Chain Closes All Locations, Including Illinois
A national BBQ chain has decided to suddenly close their doors and that includes all of their Illinois locations.
Sudden Closure: BBQ Chain Ends Operations in Illinois
A national BBQ chain has decided to suddenly close their doors and that includes all of their Illinois locations.
Cold weather here now….and much of next week
We can't seem to shake this cool weather we've been experiencing of late. Frost is possible for a time this morning in our area. At Walter Duncan Field in Peru, the temperature was 35 just before 6:30. One of the coldest spots was in Rockford where it was 28. Eastern Will County reported 29. By comparison it was rather warm this morning in...
Dewey signs with Rockford Volleyball
CLAY CITY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Clay City’s Lilly Dewey signs to play college volleyball at Rockford University.
Rockford’s Kayla Sommer makes the day one cut at the PWBA Bowlers Journal Rockford...
The field of 75 bowlers was cut down to 25 Friday in the PWBA Journal Rockford Open at the Cherry Bowl. One of those bowlers who made the cut was Rockford's own Kayla Sommer.
2026 Women’s pro bowling tour opens in Rockford, three area athletes competing
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Three local athletes were among 75 competing at The Cherry Bowl this weekend in the 2026 Professional Women’s Bowling Association’s (PWBA) Bowlers Journal Rockford Open. This tournament features some of the world’s best bowlers and is the first stop on the PWBA’s 2026 tour....
NIC-10 softball leader Belvidere North puts on a strong show against Freeport
Belvidere North won its first NIC-10 championship in softball last year. The Blue Thunder just might win it again this year. Friday afternoon they raised their conference record to 10-1 by defeating Freeport 14-4.
Rockford man on pretrial release accused of shooting his neighbor
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford man is behind bars following a shooting that left another man with a gunshot wound, according to police. Johnny Wilson, 56, is charged with mob action, attempted murder, violation of pre-trial release, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and aggravated possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender.
