Over 650 cities and towns in Illinois to retain 1% grocery tax
Over 650 municipalities in Illinois have adopted an ordinance to establish a 1% local grocery tax, which will continue to be applied to groceries even after the state eliminates the tax in January 2026.
Huge Snow and Ice Storms in Illinois, Wisconsin’s Winter Forecast
Winter 2025-26 is expected to bring colder temperatures and heavier snowfall across Illinois and Wisconsin, driven by shifting storm tracks and possible La Niña influences.
Gamers gather in Rockford for Rock River video game convention
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Gamers from around the area gathered in Rockford to celebrate all things video games at the Rock River Video Game Convention held at Cliffbreakers. The convention featured consoles and arcade machines from all eras available for free play, a VR room for virtual reality gaming, and demos of...
Free expo in Freeport to connect seniors to resources
The Senior Resource Center holds a Senior Lifestyle Expo, connecting seniors and caregivers in Freeport to local resources.
Experience the thrill: Haunted houses and attractions in the Rockford area
Halloween attractions in the Rockford region offer a variety of haunted houses, tours, and attractions for thrill-seekers and horror fans to enjoy.
2025 Halloween trick-or-treat times for the Rockford area
Here is a list of when local cities and towns around Rockford, Illinois, will be celebrating Halloween in 2025
A haunted house and hot dogs: Rockford Police strengthen neighborhood ties with candy and...
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Police Department hosted a Halloween event at the Irving Avenue Strong House today, featuring a mini-haunted house, free food, candy, and games. The event aimed to bring the community together and was organized with the help of several partners, including the Salvation Army...
UIC Rockford program hopes to keep family doctors local
WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports highlights.
Rockford pediatrician warns of hand, foot, and mouth disease spread
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Hand, foot, and mouth disease is spreading around Rockford, leaving daycares particularly vulnerable. “We have seen a lot of cases with the hand, foot, and mouth disease,” said pediatrician Dr. Mary Augustian of Mercy Health Cherry Valley. The virus begins with a fever and leads to painful...
‘Children first:’ Lincoln Academy to explore expansion
BELOIT — The Lincoln Academy is looking to get bigger and work already has begun to expand the school within the former Beloit Mall. “The Lincoln Academy (TLA) Board of Directors has authorized preliminary actions — including a construction design contract — to determine the feasibility of expanding the school’s...
