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...
Two dead after ‘serious’ crash in Stephenson County
STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A deadly accident closed a portion of Ill. Route 26 for hours on Saturday. According to social media posts, the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office announced a road closure on Rt. 26 between N. Oneco Rd. and Winslow Rd. at 1:16 p.m. By 4:29 p.m.,...
Rockford Remains One of America’s Hottest Housing Cities
Ranked 9th and still thriving, Rockford’s housing scene tells a story of resilience, where affordability meets a bit of uncertainty.
4th Annual Rockford Hero Climb: Join Us
September 11th, 2001 our lives changed forever. Join 95.3 The Bull on Sunday, September 7th for our 4th Annual Rockford Hero Climb to benefit the Greg Lindmark Foundation, presented by Members Alliance Credit Union and Anderson Toyota at Swanson Stadium at Guilford High School in Rockford. Starting at 11a, join local...
ReadBright Helps Children Develop Their Reading Skills
Tonight, Michelle and Taminique attempt to make funnel cake bites in the air fryer as they learn about Read Bright. Preheat the air fryer to 375. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour wet...
