Rockford IL

The Village of Machesney Park is offering a telecom tax rebate program for senior residents who meet certain income and age requirements and can provide proof of age, residence, income, and paid telephone bills.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Increasing clouds today with highs in the upper 70’s. Middle 60’s tonight with a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms. Storm are possible tomorrow morning with highs in the low 80’s. Scattered shower/thunderstorm chances Sunday through Tuesday with plenty of heat and humidity next week.

When heading back to work on Monday (7/21), you may need to take a different way if your route goes through this major Rockford intersection. According to a press release from the City of Rockford's Public Works, the 11th Street Reconstruction Project is progressing, with Phase 1 continuing this summer.

Rockford had to get an entirely restructured roundabout because none of us know how to drive. Now, too many drivers are messing up at an intersection not too far from Main and Auburn Street. Within the last several years, Rockford has become a city with terrible drivers. Driving under the...

John Guirlando was arrested on weapons charges after reports of him spinning a handgun on his finger like a cowboy, despite having his FOID card and concealed carry license revoked in Winnebago County.

Bookerfest, a celebration of Black culture and history, was held at the African American Resource Center in Rockford, Illinois, and provided a space for the community to learn about each other's culture and history, while also providing job readiness skills and giving back to the community.

The Stateline is bracing for another round of storms over the weekend, some severe, especially on Saturday (7/19). According to the latest forecast from The Weather Channel, the Rockford area has a 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms on Saturday, with some potential to be severe. Some forecasts are showing...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Resources at the fair were available for seniors of all ages and stages of life and their caregivers. The Senior Pop-Up Fair took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 17 at the Ken Rock Community Center. The event is hosted by the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging (NIAAA).

A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday celebrates the new mural, “Community and Connection.”. Rockford mental health officials say Gen Z is the most depressed generation. While many people face mental health struggles, Gen Z seems to be experiencing them in greater numbers. New Executive Director of the Forest Preserves of...

Thrift stores in Rockford play a vital role in the local economy, keeping things out of the landfill, providing affordable goods and raising funds for nonprofit organizations. But are items purchased at a thrift store always a good deal?