Rockford IL

NIU has upped its game under head coach Michaela Strick in aggressively recruiting top competitive cheerleaders including many from the Rockford area. She landed another one Friday when Rockford Jefferson's Karyme Estrada signed with the Huskies.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - At Fair Grounds Park in Rockford, dozens of families filled bags with groceries, clothing and household necessities at the Community Free Store organized by From Rockford and The Liam Foundation. “It’s just something to provide to fulfill the needs of our community. We see a lot...

OREGON, Ill. (WIFR) - The IHSA postseason for spring sports are in full swing, including on the track where area athletes competed for a spot at next week’s State Finals. The IHSA State Finals start Thursday, May 28 at Eastern Illinois University.

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Hononegah softball’s headed to the Sectional Semifinals following a 9-0 win over Hampshire in Friday’s 4A Regional Final. Leading 1-0 in the third, Alexis Eich hit a two-run home run to left field to give the Indians a 3-0 lead. In the top of...

Athletes from Forreston/Polo, Winnebago and Rockford Christian made strong showings Friday night in the Class 1A Oregon Sectional in boys track & field. On the line were trips to the IHSA State Meet next weekend.

RIDOTT, Ill. — The shift to organic farming at JKB Farms started in the 1970s. When an application of herbicides left more weeds behind in the field than it killed, Junior Hunziker decided he could do better with no chemicals at all. What began as a money-saving initiative soon brought other benefits to the farm as wel

Summer in Rockford just hits different when food trucks are out!

ROCKFORD — An Ohio-based investor in affordable housing communities has purchased the Auburn Manor Apartments, a privately held Section 8 rental property on the city’s west side. Archer Lane Capital purchased the 107-unit apartment complex at 4212 Auburn St. on May 6 for $5.1 million, according to records...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Aquin Catholic Academy will close its doors for good. The final day of the school is set for May 29, 2026. Bishop David Malloy accepted the final recommendation to close Aquin Catholic Academy and staff were informed of the decision on Friday, May 22. Questions regarding...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - At a ceremony held Friday morning by the Sinnissippi Audubon Society, the pair of newly hatched peregrine falcon chicks were banded and their names were revealed. Decided through a community vote, the male chick is named River and the female chick is named Charlotte. Color and...