Rockford IL

Local scouts are celebrating more than a century of tradition this week with the return of the annual “Continuous Fire”, marking the 116th anniversary of Scouting America.

Lena recently celebrated an expansion that is expected to create 50 manufacturing jobs. The $7 million project will add 50 positions and retain 125 jobs, according to a community announcement. The expansion was supported in part by the Illinois Growing Economy program and incentives from the Northwest Illinois...

JANESVILLE — Two new faces will vie on April 7 for the Rock County Board’s District 20 seat. Garrik Harwick and John Emmart are seeking the seat currently held by Chris Cullen, who has opted to not run again. County board members serve two-year terms. All 29 Rock County Board seats are on the ballot this April....

The City of Rockford is inviting residents to comment on updates to its 2040 Future Land Use Map, according to a community announcement. The map update aims to refine the city’s long-term development plans and align land use policies with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. City staff prepared the update using geographic...

ROCKFORD — A nearly 2-mile stretch of Auburn Street on the city’s west side will be revamped this summer with new underground infrastructure and new surfaces for driving, walking and bicycling. City Council has awarded an $11.69 million contract to N-Trak Group of Loves Park to rebuild the...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford man is in custody and authorities search for another after a home invasion on Feb. 1. Jalan Glover, 26, was taken into police custody on Feb. 6 and is being charged with two counts of home invasion, armed robbery and aggravated battery. Freemon Hubbard,...

A structure fire has occurred in the 900 block of W State Street. Many fire and police crews were on scene, but not able to give any information at this time. We will update with more information as we receive it.

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?

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A local genealogy group invited residents to learn more about their family’s military history at a program at the Rockford Public Library. The Winnebago-Boone County Genealogical Society hosted a presentation titled “Let’s do the Nuts and Bolts of Military Records” on Saturday at the Rockford...

Some things never seem to change, such as the Hononegah boys swimming team and coaches jumping into the pool at Jefferson High School to celebrate a NIC-10 championship.