Rockford IL

NORTHERN ILLINOIS — A significant warmup is set to unfold across the region over the next several days, with temperatures climbing steadily from the 60s on Sunday into the 70s Monday and approaching 80 degrees by Tuesday across many parts of Illinois. Forecast maps show a strong warming trend...

Another classic sectional championship game between Eastland and Pecatonica happened Friday night in Class 1A at Orion. Eastland prevailed 48-41.

PAWS Humane Society in Rockford held its 18th annual FurBall on Saturday night. It’s their biggest fundraiser of the year and helps pay for the programs that keep their animals safe and cared for.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A First Alert Action Day is in place through early Saturday morning due to the potential for strong to severe storms during the late night hours. Our first wave of rain and storms produced record rainfall here in Rockford. We officially recorded 1.21″ of rain at the airport, which beat the old...

Rockford Lutheran’s Cinderella postseason run ended Friday night. The Crusaders couldn’t keep pace with Johnsburg.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Womanspace and Tad More Tailoring team up for another year to highlight artists and vendors focused on environmentally-responsible fashion. Restyle the Runway 2026, featuring a fashion show and luncheon, takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 7, at Rockford University’s Regent Hall, 5050 E....

March in Illinois still carries a bite in the air, the kind that makes a warm bakery window feel especially inviting. A walk through Galena’s historic streets or a stop in the Superman-famous town of Metropolis reveals a simple truth: Illinois takes dessert seriously. Each stop on this list...

Who do you normally invite to any dinner that you have or party that you throw? Would that change if you were inviting Jesus as well?. In Luke's account of Jesus' life, he tells the story of Levi, a tax collector, who Jesus called to be a disciple. Tax collectors were much hated because they took money from the Jews...

BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — Boone County police say a 49-year-old man was killed in a head-on collision on Thursday after he drove into oncoming traffic, police said. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office reported that Jason Acup, of Sharon, was driving a 2008 Mercedes eastbound in the area of 7500 Manchester Road around...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Forecast models are beginning to highlight a potential severe weather setup across northern Illinois on Tuesday, with meteorologists watching closely for supercell thunderstorms that could develop along a warm front stretching across the region. New model guidance suggests storms may organize...