Violent home invasion in Stillman Valley leads to arrest of two Rockford suspects
Two suspects from Rockford have been arrested for a violent home invasion in Stillman Valley.
OSF HealthCare adds GI physician
OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Ill., has added Tarik Firozi, MD, according to an April 6 report from RiverBender.com. Dr. Firozi is a gastroenterologist specializing in GI procedures including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy. He provides treatment for conditions such as abdominal pain, Celiac disease, gastrointestinal...
Harlem opens NIC-10 softball play by romping 14-0 against Auburn
The Harlem Huskies opened up NIC-10 conference softball play Monday afternoon with an impressive 14-0 win against Auburn in five innings.
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Small Town Crime Wave For April 6th [AUDIO]
There were drones following a man and shooting laser beams at him, at least according to him. No one else saw anything. There were 10 deer loitering in some guy’s yard, and he wanted them removed. March 30th – City of Beloit. There was a man standing on...
Coca-Cola ousts Pepsi as major hotel chain’s beverage provider
ATLANTA (ANF/Gray News) — The Coca-Cola Company has signed an agreement with Marriott International to replace its competitor Pepsi as Marriott’s beverage provider around the world. Pepsi had been Marriott’s beverage provider since 1992. “The Coca-Cola Company is proud to be working with Marriott International’s global portfolio,”...
Byron native Braden Smith recovering from line drive to the face
It was a touch-and-go weekend for a few moments for former Byron High School two-sport star athlete Braden Smith. He now pitches for the University of Central Florida.
Rockford police share reminders for online marketplace sales
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Police Department reminds people to take safety precautions when buying or selling items online. Meet in a public, well-lit area. Only meet during the day, never at night. Use local police station parking lots or lobbies that are often designated “safe exchange zones” as...
Winnebago County Animal Services lowers dog adoption fee for limited time
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Winnebago County Animal Services (WCAS) will temporarily slash its adoption fee for dogs before construction kicks off at the shelter. From April 7 to 11, dog adoptions will cost $50, opposed to the usual $150. WCAS is getting upgrades done to its dog kennels, which will...
Flooding Threatens Roads Near Rockford as River Peaks
Minor flooding along the Kishwaukee River near Rockford has pushed water levels above flood stage, threatening nearby roadways as officials expect conditions to improve overnight.
Freeport School Board to vote on eliminating dozens of staff positions
The Freeport School District 145 Board of Education is considering a reduction in force of 32 certified employees and 20 educational support personnel to close an $11 million budget gap by 2027.
