Rockford IL

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - One person was taken to the hospital on Saturday night after an apartment building caught fire. Just after 10 p.m., March 7, crews went out to a report of a fire at an apartment in the 500 block of Beloit Rd., with one person trapped inside.

Before you step foot into someone else’s house in Rockford, you might want to check what’s on your feet.

GLENVIEW, Ill. – A student from the Rockford area has been awarded the Evans Scholarship, a full tuition and housing college grant offered to golf caddies, following a selection meeting interview held Feb. 17. William Pluta of Machesney Park, Illinois, caddied at Rockford Country Club and will begin college...

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The North Suburban Library District Roscoe Branch (NSLD/Roscoe) will close temporarily from April 13 through June 30, 2026 for major heating and cooling system upgrades. The improvements are designed to extend the life of the building and improve comfort for visitors.

Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — Producer Virginia is back to make some Buffalo Cauliflower Wings!. Ingredients: Cauliflower, ½ cup Buffalo Sauce, 2Tbsp Olive Oil, 1Tsp Garlic Powder, ½ Tsp Salt, Dip of your choice. Cut head of cauliflower into bite size florets; in a large bowl, stir together...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Area residents are invited on Saturday to celebrate and learn about Rockford historical icon, the sock monkey. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 7, the annual Sock Monkey Madness festival is held at the Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Rd., in Rockford. This year’s theme is...

(This is a portion of a larger conversation, which has been edited for clarity. Listen to the full conversation in the link above.) Charlie Berens is a comic, internet personality and bestselling author who is an aficionado of all things Midwestern culture. Berens recently joined me for a chat ahead...

Our new Teacher of the Week is being recognized for her patience, encouragement, and the incredible effort she put into helping every student succeed at their own pace.

FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — A two-story Freeport home is considered a total loss after a fire ripped through the interior on Thursday morning. The Freeport Fire Department reported smoke was seen coming from a home in the area of Miami and Garden Street, prompting firefighters, along with Freeport Police and the Illinois...