Rockford racer reacts to Kyle Busch’s death
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41 years old. Local racer Michael Bilderback competed against Busch a couple of times. He called him a class act who supported short track and super late model racing. One piece of advice from Busch he...
West Nile virus detected in Boone County mosquitoes for 2026
Health officials have detected the first mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus in Boone County for 2026.
Why Rockford Homeowners Should Participate in No Mow May
If you've been driving around Rockford lately and noticed lawns looking a little taller than usual, there's a good reason for it.
Wisconsin House Fire Needed Two Fire Departments Because There Were No Hydrants Nearby
No Fire Hydrant in Town of Rock Cost This Family Everything A house caught fire Wednesday evening in the Town […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
10 Worst Cities to Live in Illinois in 2026, According to Crime Statistics
Illinois continues to show a sharp divide between safe suburban communities and cities struggling with rising violent crime. While many areas across the state remain family-friendly and peaceful, several urban centers report crime rates far above the national average. Cities like Chicago, East St. Louis, and Rockford c
This Small-Town Illinois Spot Serves Steaks That Draw Diners From Miles Away
Oregon, Illinois looks like the kind of quiet Rock River town you might pass through without expecting a memorable dinner story. Then the charcoal smoke gives the secret away. This old-school steakhouse has become a low-key pilgrimage spot for diners chasing thick cuts, warm lighting, and the kind of unhurried meal tha
The Children’s Museum of Rock County announces new operations manager
JANESVILLE– The Children’s Museum of Rock County has hired Janesville native Christopher Chun-Seeley as the new operations manager for the children’s museum that remains slated to open in downtown Janesville this September. The museum says in an announcement and a bio that Chun-Seeley was born and raised in Janesville.
Rockford And Chicagoland Restaurants Welcome Diners This Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day on May 25th is set to mark summer's start in Northern Illinois, with barbecues and gatherings, while also honoring fallen military heroes across the community.
Aldeen Golf Club unveils $2M bunker renovation funded by private donors
ROCKFORD — The sand trap has been Lana Engen’s nemesis for roughly four decades of playing golf. She decided the problem must be the sand. Now she’ll get to test that theory. Aldeen Golf Club, the Rockford Park District’s premier course at 1902 Reid Farm Road, underwent...
Loves Park introduces technology to drive street repairs
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - An iPhone mounted on the hood of a truck may look a bit ridiculous, but for the Loves Park’s Public Works department, it is a major time-saver. The phone is the body for a new AI-driven program that identifies cracks, potholes and sign damage on city roads that need repairs.
