Rockford IL

LOVES PARK — A restaurant known for New York City-style halal street food along with massive platters served over rice is set to fill the former Baked Wings space. Renovations are underway to bring NYC Halal Eats to 6390 E. Riverside Blvd., which is between 640 Meats and Beef-a-Roo on the north side of Riverside. It wo

Pizza Hut is reviving its nostalgic 1990s restaurant experience in Illinois while also bringing back the famous BOOK IT! program.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Boone-Winnebago Office of Education invites teachers and mental health professionals to its annual Summer Symposium. During the event, attendees experience a full day focused on educational, social and emotional learning (SEL) strategies while also increasing their influence in the classroom

ROCKFORD, IL — A proposed 350-unit apartment complex that would be the centerpiece of a mixed-use development on the outskirts of a college campus has taken a step forward. Located in the 5300 block of East State Street south of Rockford University and east of the Puri School of Business, the development promises in it

The Village of Rockton has officially been recognized as a Bird City, joining communities including Rockford, Waukegan, and Freeport in earning the conservation‑focused designation from the Bird City Network. The accreditation follows a two‑month review process and highlights the Village’s ongoing commitment to protect

BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - A Beloit church lends a helping hand to an organization that supports families facing homelessness in Rock County. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, 617 Public Ave. in Beloit, presented Family Promise of Greater Beloit with a $1,200 donation. The money was collected through two fundraisers held earli

The Wisconsin State Patrol said a Beloit man was the victim in a Monday night crash on I-94 near Warrens in Jackson County. Duane Zaugg, 68, was headed west when his GMC Sierra was hit from behind by a Kia Optima driven by 21-year-old Lacey Georgeson of Warrens. The collision...

Rockford is losing a major piece of history today as demolition begins on the 163-year-old Briggs Mansion on East State Street.

And before you panic... no, this is not an actual hot dog shoved into a Twinkie.

Mostly sunny with southwest winds 5 - 10 MPH and highs in the upper 80’s. Down to the low 60’s tonight with a few clouds. Upper 80’s again tomorrow with a slight chance for a shower or rumble of thunder by late afternoon. Upper 70’s on Thursday with mainly sunny skies. 80’s are back for the weekend.