‘Drive for Life’ blood drive strengthens stateline’s critically-low blood supply
Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) hosted its “Drive for Life” blood drive on Saturday to address a blood shortage throughout the area.
Beloit school board sets special meeting on literacy proposal
BELOIT — The School District of Beloit Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting Tuesday to discuss for a third time a proposed pilot literacy program that would be funded by the Hendricks Family Foundation. In mid-December, Lisa Furseth, the foundation executive director, told the board that the foundation...
National Burn Awareness Week fundraiser supports burn patients
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As part of National Burn Awareness Week, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Regional Burn Unit hosts its second annual fundraiser to support pediatric burn patients. The fundraiser took place at the Blackhawk Athletic Club in Rockford, where dozens of people, burn survivors and families came...
Hononegah Booster Club‘s Flannel and Frost event supports athletics and education
Flannel and Frost guests came out on Saturday, Jan. 31. 2026 in support of the Hononegah Community High School's Booster Club in the event's second year. Varied shades of flannel and comfortable winter wear were spotted throughout the Rockton American Legion - American Center. Money raised from Flannel and Frost...
Art Show: Eagles Nest Art Group
The Byron Museum of History will host an art exhibit of work by members of the Eagle’s Nest Art Group. The show will begin with an Opening Reception on Saturday, February 14 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Several artists will be on hand to welcome visitors. The exhibit...
A brief shot of colder air moves in Saturday, followed by a warm up...
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - After a quick moving clipper system brought some mixed precipitation to the area earlier today, temperatures rebounded nicely into the lower 40s, despite plenty of cloud cover. As we go into the nighttime hours, expect those clouds to eventually clear out as winds become a bit lighter...
Auburn High School students protest against ICE
Several Auburn High School students hold anti-immigration enforcement signs along Auburn Street.
No injuries reported in commercial fire on State Street in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Authorities investigate a commercial fire on Saturday night that broke out on State Street. Around 8:45 p.m., Feb. 7, fire crews were called out to the 900 block of W. State St. for a building that had caught fire. When firefighters arrived they found heavy fire...
Ipsen USA Announces Updates for 2026 Ipsen U Classes
Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (February 5, 2026) – Ipsen USA has announced updates to its 2026 Ipsen U schedule, introducing new instructors, interactive elements and hands-on demonstrations to the company’s vacuum furnace training program. Ipsen U is a three-day program designed for vacuum furnace operators and...
Center Stage: Concerts, shows and more in the Rockford area
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A look at the concerts, shows and more in the area. Check out our community calendar for events happening all over the Rockford area.
