The Pottery Lounge in Rockford hosts annual Adopt a Penguin event
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A number of penguins migrated to The Pottery Lounge in Rockford, eager to be adopted. Saturday, Jan. 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., stateline residents were invited to The Pottery Lounge, 312 N. Alpine Rd. Suite 104, for its annual paint-your-own-penguin event. For $20, anyone...
Community honors Jaimie Cox a fallen Rockford Police officer through memorial blood drive
Community members rolled up their sleeves Saturday to honor fallen Rockford Police officer Jaimie Cox while helping address a critical blood shortage across the region.
Harlem School District to present updated consolidation plan
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Harlem School District leaders share an update with staff and families Friday on a plan to consolidate schools within the district. The notice, sent by Superintendent Terrell Yarbrough, says the district has taken the feedback it received from public hearings, meetings and written...
Multiple rounds of snow showers possible through this evening
5:30 A.M. Radar Update: Consistent rain showers have moved into the state line with rainfall starting for some as early as 2 a.m. however as surface temperatures have begun to drop, some mixed precipitation and snowfall have also begun mixing in. Expect these rain showers to slowly transition towards snow in the next...
Rockford man accused of drunk driving after car becomes airborne, hits utility pole
A Rockford man is accused of drunk driving after Ogle County deputies say he crashed into a utility pole.
Puppy Social Time launches in Belvidere for new dog owners during winter months
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - An indoor puppy playgroup launches in Belvidere to help local dog owners socialize their new pets during the cold months. 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, the first Puppy Social Time will take place at Meyer’s Tails Up Farm, 5390 Irene Rd. in Belvidere. A class will be held every Saturday until...
Best Places To Eat in Freeport, According to Locals
Here's a list of the top places locals said you must try when you're passing through Freeport or need a fun date night spot!
STAR event at Winnebago Co. Criminal Justice Center raises awareness about human trafficking
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Dozens wearing shades of blue gather Friday at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center to raise awareness for human trafficking. It’s for the Second STAR (Standing Together Awareness is Raised) event. It’s held as part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month with the 17th Judicial Circuit...
Ex-husband arrested in deaths of Ohio dentist and his wife, ending 10-day manhunt
A suspect accused in the killing of a respected dentist and his wife in their Ohio home has been arrested, authorities said Saturday.
Janesville native was crowned Miss Turtle Creek 2026
JANESVILLE — Catherine Delinda Smith, a Janesville native, has been crowned Miss Turtle Creek 2026, earning the title at a local preliminary competition for the Miss Wisconsin Scholarship Competition. The event was held at Beloit Memorial High School, where Smith stood out by winning both the Overall Interview Award...
