Rockford IL

Illinois officials are investigating the death of Miranda Joiner, who was found unresponsive in the Winnebago County Jail

Recently, Rockford City Council approved our 2026 annual budget. Initially, our anticipated deficit was more than $9 million, largely driven by statewide decreases in PPRT revenues and state-mandated pension payments that increased by $5 million. Through careful planning and internal cost-saving measures, our team...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A new Starbucks opens Friday on Charles Street in Rockford. Leaders of the coffee shop hope it will serve as more than just a place to grab coffee, but also a space where customers and staff can connect and build a sense of community. “You know...

Rockford’s holiday pop-up bars turn festive spirit into experiences with over-the-top décor, specialty drinks, and more.

Mostly cloudy today with northwest winds 5 - 10 mph and highs in the middle 20’s. Mostly cloudy tonight with temperatures taking a plunge to 1 degree above zero. We could wake up to wind chills at -15. Light snow showers possible on Saturday with highs at 8 above. Sunday morning wind chills could reach -30.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Meta is rolling out a new centralized support hub to help Facebook and Instagram users recover hacked or locked accounts. Meta spokesperson Daniel Roberts says the company understands how stressful it is for people when they suddenly lose access to photos, messages and connections. “We know...

Beloit Police say a woman is dead after a shooting Wednesday afternoon.

The Scrap Jar in Rockford just dropped a brand-new, totally secondhand advent calendar. This is the definition of a beautiful sustainable gift.

The wind-driven snow Wednesday morning was quick to move in, but also quick to move out. The quick hitting snow caused reduced visibility and poor driving conditions across most the Stateline, but conditions were able to slowly improve by mid to late morning. Northwest winds held strong and remain gusty here this...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - With extreme cold temperatures expected over this weekend, North Park Water advises residents of simple steps to help protect their homes and avoid frozen pipes. Temperatures below freezing can cause pipes to freeze or burst which could lead to costly repairs or water outages. Here are...