A beautiful fall weekend, followed by a few showers Monday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It was a gloomy start to our Friday, with a few passing showers. Rain amounts registered less than a tenth of an inch in many locations. Clouds have quickly cleared out and with light winds overnight, this will set us up for a chilly night as temperatures dip into the lower 40s.
First Red Crown Rot Infection Hits Minnesota Soybean Fields
Red crown rot (RCR) continues its march across the Midwest, with the first confirmed case in Minnesota. The soilborne soybean disease known to weaken plants and cut yields was detected in a Rock County field in August, according to Dean Malvick, University of Minnesota plant pathologist. “This is the first...
Seminary Street Closed for Utility Work Starting Oct. 13
Seminary Street in Illinois will close October 13–14 for utility work, with detours and safety measures in place.
Trick or treat downtown Rockford during the return of Spook the Blocks
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Spook the Blocks is back. The River District Association welcomes residents downtown Rockford to trick-or-treat at participating businesses ahead of Halloween. Spook the Blocks began back in 2015. The free, family friendly event encourages families to dress up in their costumes and enjoy an...
Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks
Residents wait for answers after train derailment closes Northwest Illinois community. After the derailment, neighbors claim the incident took them off their typical track of life. Trick or treat downtown Rockford during the return of Spook the Blocks. Updated: 4 hours ago. Spook the Blocks is back. The River...
The Eggs Benedict At This Classic Diner In Illinois Is So Good, It’s Worth...
There’s something magical about a perfect Eggs Benedict that makes even the most dedicated sleep-lovers willingly rise at dawn and drive for hours. Johnny Pamcakes in Rockford, Illinois, has mastered this breakfast classic so completely that it’s become a pilgrimage destination for hungry travelers throughout the...
BBB warns job seekers of holiday employment scams
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Holiday job seekers are urged to be cautious of unsolicited texts and calls from employers, the Better Business Bureau says. Employment scams ranked as the third most reported scam from May to September 2025, according to the BBB Scam Tracker. BBB warns of text message scams,...
Permit extended for fence around federal courthouse in Rockford
The fence around the federal courthouse in Rockford will stay in place for at least a while longer.
Noah’s Ark Animal Clinic hosts Pitbull Wellness Fair
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - All dog breeds are welcome at the Pitbull Wellness Fair, raising money for the Pitbull Spay and Neuter Program at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary. The event takes place from 8 a.m.-noon October 11 at 321 N. 4th Street. A low-cost vaccine clinic is offered for...
Rockford’s historic Chick House to become luxury apartments
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Work has begun to transform the historic Chick House in downtown Rockford into new housing. City leaders hosted a project kickoff for the Chick House Flats, at 119 S Main Street, which will convert the former hotel into 18 luxury apartments with space for three businesses.
