Rockford IL

Pastry chef Amy Sloat is the owner and head pastry chef at Whisk & Spoon, a home-based bakery business in Roscoe. In January 2026, just a few weeks from now, Amy will be moving into a storefront building she and her husband Sam purchased and renovated. "My goal has always been to own my own bakery and expand our menu."

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A 47-year-old Rockford man is ordered to spend more than a decade behind bars for illegally having a firearm. Timothy Gentry was sentenced Dec. 9 to 15 years in federal prison for having a firearm as a previously convicted felon. As part of a plea agreement, Gentry admitted that in July 2023...

The Beloit City Council has approved a $1.16 million contribution to push forward an affordable housing project

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Comfort Keepers puts a call out for people interested in becoming caregivers in the Rockford area. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday Dec. 17, Comfort Keepers will host a job fair at 4855 E. State St., Suite 22 in Rockford. The company encourages people to come out and learn about what a...

As December rolls in, Rockford's winter is shaping up to be anything but ordinary. This weekend, temperatures are set to remind us who’s boss.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — UW Health Women and Children’s Hospital received a special donation of over 500 stuffed animals from PetSmart of Machesney Park, just in time for the holidays. The plush toys, purchased by customers for $5 each, will be used by SwedishAmerican Hospital to provide comfort...

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - As a way to make the holidays a bit brighter for area families in need, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office will hold two events this weekend. On Saturday, Dec. 13, members of the sheriff’s office, along with community members will shop with kids selected...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Animal service workers agree that pets look cute under a Christmas tree, but people should think twice before giving them as a holiday gift. Freya, a crested gecko, lives at Eclectic Exotics Rescue and Rehab. Before that, she was given to someone as a Christmas gift.

Each winter, the Illinois Railway Museum quietly turns into something straight out of a storybook. The Happy Holiday Railway, a festive train ride that’s equal parts nostalgia, magic, and charm . In Union , about an hour northwest of Chicago, it’s the kind of seasonal escape that you can’t risk skipping. There, you...

A Rockford man has been sentenced to spend 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to robbing a Chase Bank location in 2019.