Rockford IL

Retirement doesn’t mean you need to move to Florida and spend your golden years dodging hurricanes and arguing about early bird specials. Beloit, Wisconsin is proving that the good life exists right here in the Badger State, where your dollar stretches further than a cheese curd at the state fair and the community...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - For many families, something as basic as a pair of shoes can be hard to afford. To help close that gap, the Love Us Foundation hosted a shoe drive to collect donated footwear and distribute it directly to people who need it most. Veronica Martinez, founder...

The South Beloit Police Department is requesting the public's help for locating a missing juvenile.

LANSING, Mich. – The scheduled Saturday matinee between the Lansing Lugnuts (1-1) and Dayton Dragons (1-1) has been postponed due to unplayable field conditions at JacksonⓇ Field™. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, April 29, when the Dragons next come...

The Monmouth College softball team delivered a rare walk-off on the road and swept Beloit on Saturday. The Fighting Scots (8-16, 3-1) rallied to win the opener 13-12 before winning game two 7-2 to surpass last year's win total. "The team really powered through the elements today," said head coach...

April is Donate Life Month, a time to honor the thousands of people touched by organ donation and raise awareness about the lifesaving need for registered donors.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - April 4, 1968, marks the day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. On the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, a Rockford community event brought people together to reflect on his legacy and dive into the deep meaning of King’s message.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Several communities hosted egg hunts on Saturday for families across the Rockford area, with the Easter Bunny making a few special appearances. 10 a.m., April 4, families came together at the Brooke Road United Methodist Church for an outdoor Easter egg hunt. From 1 to 6...

LINDENWOOD, Ill. (WIFR) - No one was hurt after a fire broke out Saturday afternoon, causing severe damage to a garage and at least two vehicles. Around 12:30 p.m., April 4, Lynn-Scott-Rock Fire Protection District was called out to a report of an attached garage engulfed in flames in Lindenwood.

There is something almost magical about pulling up to a drive-in, rolling down the window, and catching the scent of fresh burgers and crispy fries drifting through the air like a warm summer breeze. Illinois is filled with classic drive-in spots that continue serving juicy hot dogs and simple comfort...