This gorgeous Victorian cottage built into an Illinois limestone bluff feels straight out of...
Tucked along the rocky banks of Kent Creek in Rockford, Illinois, the Tinker Swiss Cottage looks like something straight out of a storybook. Built in 1865 and nestled into a natural limestone bluff, this 22-room Victorian home is one of the most unique historic sites in the entire Midwest. With...
Upgrades coming to viewing area along Illinois 2 near Oregon
OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR/WREX) - A project is underway to improve the way people take in the scenery along the Rock River near Oregon. The Illinois Department of Transportation says work began May 26 to add mounted binoculars on an ADA-accessible island to the viewing area along Illinois Route 2.
What’s one Rockford restaurant you STILL miss because of the food?
Illinois prime rib fans are heading to Chicago after Gene & Georgetti earned praise for its massive weekend-only steakhouse favorite.
Are home prices going up in Rockford in 2026?
Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the...
Rock County fire departments continue investigating multiple recent fires
TOWN OF FULTON — A propane explosion was the cause of the fire that destroyed one mobile home and damaged two others — while sending two victims to the hospital — at Rock River Leisure Estates mobile home park, Lakeside Fire and Rescue Chief Randy Pickering confirmed Tuesday. “Everyone in the area confirmed it was an e
Man who died in Rock Co. crash identified
NEWARK, Wis.— The Rock County Medical Examiner's Department identified a Whitewater man who died in a crash in the Town of Newark on May 18.
Police: Another gun off the streets with arrest of Rockford woman
A Rockford woman faces weapons charges after police said they found her in possession of a loaded gun when officers pulled her over for a traffic stop on Saturday.
Former Beloit police officer avoids jail time in false imprisonment case
Terrell English, a former Beloit Police officer, will avoid jail time after entering a plea of no contest to charges of false imprisonment, and if he completes his agreement with the court, the case will be dismissed.
Kishwaukee Cemetery tradition continues after 156 years
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Kishwaukee Cemetery once again became the site of a long-standing Memorial Day tradition Monday morning as veterans, families and community members gathered to reflect and remember. The annual ceremony marked 156 years of Memorial Day gatherings at the Winnebago County cemetery, which is home to
Harlem’s multi-talented athlete is ‘Cooking’ on the spring sports scene
Harlem's multi-talented athlete is 'Cooking' on the spring sports scene
