Several units respond to Rockford home in flames
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A fire Sunday morning leaves significant damage to a home in Rockford. Shortly after 11 a.m., Rockford Fire Department went out to a fire in the 4200 block of Sunbury Drive. At least a half dozen units responded to the call. The extent of the damage...
Family claims teen was beaten by Rockford police, plans to file lawsuit
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The family of a Rockford teen they say was beaten at the hands of two city police officers plans to file a lawsuit in federal court. The mother of the teen, Jennifer Laureano, claims her 17-year-old son had facial fractures and other injuries after an encounter in December with two Rockford...
Janesville Performing Arts Center announces inductees for hall of fame
The Janesville Performing Arts Center will induct two local individuals into the UAA Rock County Arts Hall of Fame.
Sweet Eats: Your Weekly $50 Dinner Hookup
Sweet Eats with Sweet Lenny is your weekly excuse to eat well and win while you’re at it.
Oregon picks up 14th win defeating Rock Falls
The Oregon Hawks look every bit as good as their now 14-3 record would lead us to believe. The Hawks got their latest win Friday night against Rock Falls 51-42.
Rockford East gets by Jefferson at the ‘Rumble in the Rock’
The East E-Rabs and the Jefferson J-Hawks had a wild one in the 'rumble in the Rock' event at Rock Valley College Saturday afternoon.
Volunteers put Stroll on State decorations ‘Back in the Box’
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Around 30 people put Stroll on State and downtown Rockford’s holiday decorations ‘Back in the Box’ Saturday so they can be preserved for the 2026 festivities. People took down lights, garland, ornaments and the big presents lining State Street. Volunteers also assisted in...
Man charged with DUI in Ogle County after allegedly hitting guardrail, leaving scene
OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A Leaf River man is arrested in Ogle County after deputies say he crashed his car while drunk and left the scene on Saturday night. Douglas W Kleckler, 41, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) greater than .08, leaving the scene of...
Byron Could Be Getting One of Illinois’ Favorite Pizza Places
A Facebook post suggests Alfano’s Pizza may be opening a new location in Byron, bringing a popular Illinois pizza spot closer to Rockford.
Northern Illinois–Northwest Indiana Weather Warning: Midweek Storm Brings Rain, Then Prolonged Snow
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. The Midwest is preparing for a slow-moving midweek storm system that will bring multiple rounds of precipitation to northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, including the Chicago metro area, beginning...
