Rockford IL

The move comes two days after Judge Ryan Swift was assigned the case.

There's something brand new at Rockford's Discovery Center, and it might be one of the most beautiful things you'll see all week.

The man accused of fatally shooting his daughter-in-law in the parking lot of a Schaumburg hotel last July has died.

Rockford Police arrested a 13-year-old car thief Wednesday night after a pursuit with a stolen minivan.

MACHESNEY PARK — A new mosaic mural created by students and community members welcomes you to Machesney Elementary School with greetings in 40 languages. The school unveiled “Hello Machesney” on Wednesday morning. The approximately 6-foot by 7-foot clay and tile mural was conceived by artist and art teacher Ingrid...

Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). UHALT, DAWSON, 26, of Monona, felony bail jumping, Feb. 10, 401 E. 23rd St., Brodhead. CHARLIER, AUTUMN, 43, of Evansville, extradition-arrest prior to requisition, Feb. 9, Winnebago County,...

There is a place in Rockford where, from spring through fall, waterfalls hush the city to a whisper and maple leaves glow like lanterns. I remember the first walk there, the air felt softer, as if the everyday noise of Illinois had been folded away behind the trees. The stillness...

MILAN (WIFR) - The United States is the most-represented National Olympic Committee with 233 athletes wearing the stars and stripes. Of that substantial bunch are a couple competitors who hail from the Rockford, Illinois region. Cameron Smith, ski mountaineering. Guilford graduate and Rockford native Cam Smith is no...

The Roscoe native returned to the area to lead the event and share her pride in the community where she grew up.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Crystal Lake man received his sentence in a Rockford federal courthouse on Monday after pleading guilty to distributing drugs through the internet. James Ettleson, 39, was sentenced to 100-months, more than eight years, in federal prison on Feb. 9 for distributing more than 50 grams of...