Auburn Street improvements project start date delayed to March 23 in Rockford
The Auburn Street Improvements Project (Phase 1) will begin on March 23, and will include major utility and roadway work, such as new water main installation, lead service line replacements, and a multi-use path, and is expected to be completed by November, with additional improvements extending into spring 2027.
Highland Community College adds 5 new practical skills courses
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Highland Community College in Freeport will offer a handful of affordable classes for anyone interested in picking up a new hobby and connecting with others. The Lifelong Learning program at Highland will have a variety of new spring classes made to inspire creativity, curiosity and lifelong...
Rockford yard waste collection to resume next week
ROCKFORD — Rock River Disposal, the waste contractor for the city of Rockford, will resume seasonal collection of yard waste on Monday for city residents. Yard waste must be placed out for collection at the same time as household waste and recyclables. Yard waste consists of grass clippings, leaves...
Winnebago County sheriff cleared of wrongdoing in Motorola radio deal, State’s Attorney says
The Winnebago County Attorney's Office found no wrongdoing by Sheriff Gary Caruana and Chief Deputy Rick Ciganek after a retired Deputy Chief, Dominick Barcellona, filed a complaint alleging the department violated purchasing laws in the Motorola radio purchases.
15-year-old Rockford racedriver chasing NASCAR dreams; preparing for Madison International Speedway series
15-year-old Carter Nilson has big NASCAR dreams. He has since he was three years old, driving go-karts
Show Me Your Stuff: Rockford man shows off Disney memorabilia collection
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Tim Larson of Rockford has spent five decades building a Disney collection that now tops 1,500 items. Larson says the collection began with a family road trip in 1972, when his parents drove 23 straight hours to Walt Disney World, arriving on Christmas Day and staying at a campground on the...
Possible WWI-era weapon found in Beloit home, fire department says
BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - Beloit police and fire were at the scene where a possibly dangerous remnant of World War I was found in someone’s basement. The City of Beloit Fire Department posted on Facebook at 3:19 p.m. that they had crews in the 2600 block of Chatsworth Drive and would be there for several hours.
Former Stone Eagle owner Jimmy Vitale, bookkeeper set for March 19 court hearing in...
Vitale, 75, of Belvidere, and Lori Rice, 53, of Rockford, each face felony charges including four counts of theft of government property over $100,000, one count of sales tax evasion, one count of filing a fraudulent sales tax return and two counts of forgery.
Illinois’ 48-Foot-Tall Native American Landmark You Have To See To Believe
Rising high in Illinois, this massive Native American sculpture captures the eye and sparks awe in every visitor, and you won’t be an exception. Many travelers pass by without knowing it exists, but it’s worth stopping. This towering figure is one of the most impressive outdoor sculptures in the Midwest, and it...
Route 64 building fire prompts multi-agency response in Ogle County
OGLE COUNTY, Ill (WTVO) — Multiple emergency agencies responded to a structure fire in Ogle County on March 15. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called around 9:48 p.m and responded to a structure fire in the 17,000 block of East Illinois Route 64 for a building fully engulfed in flames.
