Rockford IL

Nationally known storm chasers were seen in the Rockford area on Friday (4/17) and captured dramatic footage of several tornadoes that were on the ground. A dangerous weather system drew several storm-chase teams to the area today, all targeting northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin as tornado warnings lit up the Stateline.

First responders had to rescue several people in Janesville as floodwaters took over the streets, caused a train derailment and damaged multiple buildings.

STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Drivers will need to find different routes due to flooding in Stephenson County. The sheriff’s office shared the following closures Saturday morning:. Brick School Road between Bouray and Farwell Bridge roads. Maize Road between Farwell Bridge and Goeke roads. Maize Road between Farwell Bridge...

EMERALD GROVE, Wis. (WMTV) - Residents in Janesville and Rock County woke up Saturday morning to major damage and flooding from severe weather that moved through Friday night. Emerald Grove, a small community about seven miles east of Janesville, saw trees downed, barns damaged, and water and corn stalks filling the ditches along South Emerald Grove Road.

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - First responders rescued several people in Janesville as floodwaters took over the streets, caused a train derailment and damaged multiple buildings Friday night. Officials from Janesville and Rock County provided an update Saturday on the major flooding event, saying they are keeping an eye on the...

OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A Kirkland woman and a Rockford man were taken to the hospital Friday night after a car crash, according to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office. Around 4:45 p.m., April 17, deputies went out to the intersection of N. Kilbuck Rd. and E. Big Mound Rd. near Monroe Center for a two-vehicle crash.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A fire broke out during Friday night’s storms after lightning struck a commercial building in Rockford, according to the fire department. Just before 8 p.m., April 17, crews were called out to the 7200 block of Argus Drive for reports of a building that was struck by lightning.

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - A train carrying corn derailed late Friday night in Janesville, the City of Janesville confirmed in a press release. The derailment happened near North Washington Street and Maple Court. The city says no hazardous content was on the train. It is not clear whether anyone was...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Crews will begin a city-wide pavement striping project on Tuesday. From April 21 to May 4, depending on weather conditions, pavement striping will be performed on the northwest quadrant of Rockford. Affected roads include:. Elm Street From Winnebago Street to Wyman Street. Auburn Street From Bridge...

Address: 8119 S. Main St., Rockford Property description : This three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-story Colonial home built in 1900 has a historic presence and many recent updates. It has 2,069 square feet of living space. All the hardwood floors have been restored and refinished; the home has been freshly painted throughout; the bathrooms and kitchen have been updated with new appliances. There is...