Rockford IL

According to someone, “an entire herd” of cattle was blocking the road. The deputy found 1 loose cow, which was returned to the farm. A man was leaning up against a person’s mailbox, growling at it. He was found to be high on Meth. January 6th –...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Jeffrey Barnes believes his nonprofit may reinvent senior centers. The executive director of the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency envisions a new facility testing his hope. “The sooner our funding is approved, the sooner we start this process,” exclaimed Barnes. NIAAA eyes moving into the...

A former police chief revealed the “multitude” of reasons why an ex-husband may have allegedly killed an Ohio dentist and his wife, saying something recent likely triggered him. Michael David McKee, 39, was arrested in Rockford, Illinois, after allegedly killing both Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39,...

ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday approved a $250,000 grant to support Rockford Brake Manufacturing as it ramps up production of Gunite brake drums at its factory at 302 Peoples Ave. on the south side. That measure was delayed a week ago at the request of Alderwoman Gina...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In an attempt to get money from the city to bring in another location, McDonald’s and an investment group fall short at city council. First Midwest Group and McDonald’s asked the City of Rockford for $200,000 to develop its new location, but city council voted against it in a 2-3 vote.

Platt Hill Nursery is opening a new location at 6101 E. Riverside Blvd., in spring 2026. The garden center will join Platt Hill's existing locations in Bloomingdale and Carpentersville, according to a community announcement. To prepare for the opening, Platt Hill is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 17 at...

Beloit Police are searching for a suspect in a drive-by shooting at Leeson Park.

RUTLAND, Wis. — The Dane County Sheriff's Office identified the 55-year-old man who died following a single-vehicle crash near U.S. Highway 14 and Oak Hill Road last week Tuesday.

Dozens of people gathered in downtown Rockford this weekend for a justice vigil, coming together in a peaceful show of reflection and community connection.

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), Beloit, Wis., on Monday announced the expansion of its robotic welding program to support ship repair and maintenance for the U.S. Navy and allied fleets, aiming to reduce repair times, improve safety, and increase fleet readiness. FMD's robotic welding technology uses automation,...