Rockford IL

ROCKFORD — At Rockford University, Knox Fowler was an inspirational theater director who was instrumental in creating the college’s Maddox Theatre. Then he became a ghost story. “We would all have different experiences at night,” said Beth Dorland, a 2002 Rockford University graduate who is now the chairperson...

JANESVILLE — A man already in jail for allegedly running over a Black woman in a Beloit convenience store parking lot was charged with a hate crime toward a Hispanic male in the Rock County Jail. Thomas Edward Tuminskas II, 51, Beloit, was charged with assault by a prisoner with a hate crime modifier, the second time i

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The family of 22-year-old Drevin Tavernie, the victim of a fatal Rockford crash, has started a fundraiser to help cover funeral and memorial costs as they mourn their loss. The GoFundMe was started by a family member on behalf of Tavernie’s parents, Rhonda and Richie, with...

35-year-old Charles Gregory was sentenced today to seven years in prison, followed by five years of supervision for a domestic abuse case in 2024 officials said.

ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO) – Old Settlers Days, the largest fundraiser for the Rockton Lions Club, began Thursday as a four-day festival offering carnival rides, food, a beer tent and a music stage. The event aims to unite the community while supporting the Rockton Lions Club’s mission to serve. Jonathan...

Rockford will welcome BMX riders and families from across the nation June 19-21 as the USA BMX Midwest Nationals return for a three-day showcase of elite racing.

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Downtown Rockton is home to a collection of businesses. La Croûte Bakery Cafe is owned by 26-year-old Anna Pipitone who says her interest in the culinary arts began by baking with her nonna. In this edition of “Sampling the Stateline,” Daniel Burbank visits with Pipitone...

Address: 3383 Daren Drive, Freeport Property description: This original owner, custom built four-bedroom, two-bathroom walkout ranch has 2,692 square feet of living space and an attached, three-car garage. The primary bedroom is split from the other main floor bedrooms with a walk-in shower and walk-in closet. There is

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - You cast your votes, now tune in above to find out the local winner of the Star-Spangled Sing-Off!. WIFR viewers voted on who they wanted to see represent the WIFR viewing area as our local winner. The winner now moves one step closer to an all-expenses-paid...

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Two local women helped set a new world record earlier this month. Sheila Slater and Crystal Young were part of a sea of female motorcycle riders who descended on Rockford, Illinois for the largest-ever ride. Organizers counted 1,433 participants, which easily cleared the previous mark.