Rockford IL

ROCKFORD — After complications from an open-heart surgery forced him into a medically induced coma, Alderman Mark Bonne is back at home recovering and working to return to his City Council seat. The 14th Ward alderman has been away from council meetings for approximately two months following surgery on...

TOWN OF LA PRAIRIE, Ill. (WIFR) - A Janesville man faces two felony charges after authorities in Rock County investigate a “suspicious vehicle.”. Nathaniel Suiter, 28, is charged with operating while intoxicated fourth offense and substantial battery. Around 2:30 a.m., June 29, a Sergeant with the sheriff’s office bega

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Summer Lectures are underway at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens, 411 Kent Street. On Saturday, June 28, a lecture titled “African Americans in Early Rockford (1834-1871)” was given by Amanda Becker. The presentation explored the work of Dr. John Molyneaux and his book...

(WIFR) - We’ve had a line of showers and non-severe storms push through the stateline early on this afternoon, bringing some much needed rainfall to the region. Once these storms pushed through, a strong wake low developed. A wake low develops thanks to rain cooled air falling to the surface, creating a pocket of low p

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Art enthusiasts celebrated locally-crafted ceramic work thanks to a nonprofit arts studio’s inaugural Clay Fest. Inferno Clay Studio held the one-of-a-kind event June 27 at Pioneer Hall in Rockford. The festival was open to all ages and free to attend. Artists from across the region...

(WIFR) - We’ve had quite the nice stretch of weather over the past few weeks. Temperatures have been below to even well below normal, but once we get into tomorrow, that stretch will come to an end. Before we talk about the heat, let’s talk about what we have...

The Stephenson Business Center holds a community event Saturday with dozens of vendors and some giveaways for area residents.

Beloit, Wis. (WMTV) - The Beloit Historical Society is hosting a series of historical performances this summer in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. On Saturday, June 27, the society presented an hour-long performance focused on the history of the Underground Railroad. Actor Terry Lynch portrayed a safe house own

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) — A first-time event took over downtown Rockford Saturday morning, bringing the energy of nightlife to a daytime setting with coffee options and vendors. RKFD Daytime Rave and Brews ran from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., giving families and early risers the chance to attend a...