Rockford IL

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - A race against the clock and a cry for help. A family in Loves Park says a loved one is imprisoned in a third-world country with no evidence against him. It’s been months since 63-year-old freelance pilot Brad Schlenker set foot on U.S. soil.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A special bench at the Discovery Center pays tribute to the life of an 11-year-old Rockford girl whose story inspired calls for more awareness about bullying and youth mental health. The Musical Bench is part of the museum’s Melody in Motion exhibit gallery. When two people...

Think winter means staying indoors? Think again! Outdoor ice skating is alive and well in Illinois and Wisconsin, just waiting for you to glide along.

Lovebirds beware! The BBB is sounding the alarm on romance scams using AI to trick the unsuspecting. It's a warning everyone needs to hear.

A driver who failed to yield at an Ogle County intersection was taken to the hospital Monday night after being hit by a semi.

No injuries reported in commercial fire on State Street in Rockford. Around 8:45 p.m., Feb. 7, fire crews were called out to the 900 block of W. State St. for a building that had caught fire. Snow sculptors return for Rockton’s Yeti Fest. Updated: Feb. 7, 2026 at 6:48...

A son’s betrayal leaves a mother struggling, and the community is taking notice. This story hits home for many of us, doesn't it?

Duke Webb, the man accused of a mass shooting at Rockford's Don Carter Lanes bowling alley in 2026, has assigned a new judge in his ongoing murder case.

One man has been arrested while another remains at large after a violent home invasion in Rockford that is under investigation by gang detectives.

Ram is fleshing out its vehicle lineup beyond the Ram 1500 and heavy-duty pickups. The brand is building its first SUV, the Ramcharger, which will likely share componentry with the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Ram is also developing a midsize pickup truck – confirmed to be the Dakota – which will be the first midsize Ram...