Rockford IL

ROCKFORD — A local family that has been in the restaurant business for years has a new vision for the former Ellida Lodge in Midtown. They plan to transform the space, which was previously filled by the Miss Carly’s charity, into a creative event space with activities ranging from celebrations to educational...

Arianna Hawkins, 28, was found guilty of murder for shooting and killing 29-year-old Floyd Rush in Rockford, Illinois on November 17th, 2023.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Hospital Board is set to discuss significant changes involving two local hospitals this week, including a potential merger and a property sale. Mercyhealth plans to sell its Rockton Campus Hospital to Kingdom Authority International Ministries for one dollar, despite the...

Rose Mary in Chicago tops a list of nearly impossible restaurants to get into thanks to its Italian-Croatian menu and rave Yelp reviews.

One man is in the hospital after police said he was stabbed overnight Monday.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Midway Village Museum hosted a special screening of ‘Take Your Own Notes’ on Saturday, a film created by Harlem High School students that highlights the experiences of local women veterans. The film features Army veteran Melissa Beckford, among other. Beckford shared her feelings...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Midway Village Museum hosted its Hometown Heroes event Saturday, showcasing a documentary made by Harlem veteran’s project that highlights the experiences of several Rockford-area service members. The project, guided by local teachers, featured interviews with five veterans and shares their...

(WIFR) - It’s been a bright and breezy day with highs reaching the upper 40s. This puts us 20 degrees below where we were at yesterday, but we are actually near our normal. Heading into tonight, our sky will remain clear with temperatures rapidly falling to the mid-20s by the morning. If you are up and want to brave...

The University of Illinois Extension’s local 4-H program celebrated its members hard work, leadership and dedication at midway village museum Sunday.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hope and heroism is the theme of Saturday night’s Rockford Symphony Orchestra performance at the Coronado. Music Director Yaniv Attar commissioned the group’s first piece in memory of the holocaust victims. Executive Director Julie Thomas said the group’s second piece used a cello and...