Rockford IL

After more than four decades of caring for generations of families across Rockford, two physicians are closing an extraordinary chapter in local healthcare — leaving behind a legacy defined by compassion, excellent care, mentorship, and unwavering dedication. Dr. Joseph Ross and Dr. Mary Jo Ironside, both longtime...

Address: 326 S. Second St., Rockford Property description: This two-story home built in 1854 (predating the Civil War) has six bedrooms, three bathrooms and 3,600 square feet of living space. It has had the same owner for 31 years. The home, surrounded by an iron fence, has a brick front entry. There is a woodburning...

A new toll violation text scam is hitting Illinois, and it looks incredibly real. Rockford Police warn residents not to click links or send payments.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A new training center could go a long way to ease staffing shortages for law enforcement agencies in and around Winnebago County. In preparation for the construction, Congressman Darin LaHood, R-16th District, recently toured the county’s criminal justice facility, which will house the...

In a world where rent prices make you question every life choice you’ve ever made, Freeport, Illinois stands as living proof that affordable housing still exists outside of your wildest fantasies. This northwestern Illinois community offers monthly rent under $600 and a quality of life that’ll make you wonder...

The Winnebago County Coroner's Office has released the identity of the 38-year-old man who died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, April 1.

Two people are facing charges due to Wisconsin’s new child grooming law. The charges come after Governor Tony Evers signed Act 88 into law, which makes grooming a felony offense in the state. The law provides clear examples of behaviors, such as gift giving or social media messages, that constitute grooming when...

Mostly cloudy with west winds 5 - 15 and highs in the low 60’s. Showers and thunderstorms likely tonight. Some could be strong/severe. Hazards: Wind, hail, and heavy rain. We could pick up another half inch to inch of rainfall. Rather cloudy on Saturday and breezy. Easter Sunday will include mostly sunny skies and...

The Stateline is offering a variety of Easter egg hunts and family-friendly events this weekend. Some of the events below ask participants to bring their own baskets when collecting eggs; checking event websites is encouraged.

ROCKFORD — The Illinois Department of Transportation plans to start work Monday to repair and resurface a stretch of Kilburn Avenue on the city’s west side. Work on the roughly three-quarter of a mile stretch includes milling, pavement patching, resurfacing, accessibility improvements and traffic signal...