Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It’s a brush with greatness for one Rockford painter. Nancie King Mertz was recently awarded ‘Best Pastel Painting’ at the annual Plein Air Convention in Reno, Nevada. Nancie’s winning entry is named “Sunlight on St. Mark’s” and was among 11,000 entries worldwide in...

Winnebago County 4-H, The Bicycle Hub, and the Pecatonica Lions Club are partnering to offer local youth the chance to learn important information about bicycle maintenance, safety, and riding skills at the annual Bicycle Rodeo, scheduled for Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will once again be held...

Fourth of July fireworks are bigger and better this year in the Stateline than ever before! Here’s a list of the fireworks celebrations happening throughout the Stateline. Davis Junction Fireworks in the Park at Community Park. 101 Lincoln Ave., Davis Junction, IL. When: Fireworks start at dusk. Cost: Free.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Partly to mostly cloudy skies, will give way to a few strong storms as head into the evening hours. Any storms that develop will be capable of producing heavy downpours, frequent lightning, and damaging winds. What’s Coming Up... Heat and humidity returns for Sunday, along...

If you habitually eat while driving, this story out of Wisconsin may have you rethinking that choice. Is It Illegal to Eat While Driving in Illinois or Wisconsin?. Just so we're clear, neither Illinois nor Wisconsin have a law specifically stating it is illegal to eat while driving, but in certain circumstances, it...

Sunday's hot news, with heat indexes reaching 100, from Rockton-Roscoe News. We're exclusively about Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit. Scroll down for the latest stories. The Roscoe location of Molly’s Deli has closed permanently. The gaming chain location was next to Whiskey Hotel Barbecue's Sunday-only location on...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Black and Jones Attorneys at Law announce a scholarship fund for local students. The scholarship supports students graduating high school and pursuing careers in skilled trades. In 2025, ten students will receive $2,500 to assist their education at accredited trade or vocational schools. In...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Attendees celebrating International Mud Day at Nicholas Conservatory should dress for mess and bring a change of clothes. The free celebration takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 28 at Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens. The event joins the H2-Oh! environmental family fun fair hosted by...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the grand opening of Think Big’s new location. The grand opening of Think Big Minority Business Accelerator took place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 28 at 1311 N. Main Street in Rockford. The new location at the Provenzano Center...

OREGON, Ill. (WIFR) - Serenity Hospice and Home holds the butterfly release for families and friends to remember their loves one who have passed on. The ceremony took place June 28 in the Memorial Garden at Serenity Home in Oregon. Those honored have passed within the last year. The names...