Gustafson’s Furniture and Mattress announces permanent closure
Gustafson's Furniture and Mattress has announced it is going out of business after months of speculation.
Boone County collects donations for local veterans with Operation Dropbox
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - The Boone County Health Department, in partnership with Boone County Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC), has launched a campaign to collect household goods for veterans in the area. Through May 31, the following items will be collected at drop box locations:. Non-perishable food. Manual ca
Two suspected of arson in Rockford storage building fire
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One juvenile was arrested in connection to a storage building fire on May 3 and another arrest is pending, according to officials. The fire took place around 5 p.m., May 3, at a cold storage building in the 500 block of Buckbee Street. Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy flames extending
Boil order in effect for certain Cherry Valley neighborhoods
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - A boil order is in effect for those living in the Valley View South and Penfield Crossing neighborhoods in Cherry Valley. The Cherry Valley Public Works Department says due to repairs in the area on May 11, residents may have experienced a temporary loss of water pressure.
Rock Co. officials identify passenger who died after Beloit cemetery crash
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the person who died after a crash into a Beloit cemetery last week. The agency stated Jacob T. Veliz Munoz, 22, died at a local hospital on Wednesday, May 6, from the injuries he suffered in the crash.
Person hurt in Janesville fire dies
JANESVILLE, Wis. — One person was transported to Mercyhealth Hospital with life-threatening injuries following a fire in Janesville Sunday afternoon. In an update Monday, officials confirmed the person had died. The Janesville Fire Department, along with EMS and police, responded to the apartment fire in the 400 block
$2M drug bust involving FBI leads to arrest of Rockford man
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford man faces drug and gun charges following a “long-term investigation.”. Marcial Arteaga-Carrion, 28, is charged with manufacture/delivery of more than 5000 grams of cannabis, manufacture/delivery of more than 900 grams of cocaine and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. The Winnebag
Freeport School District names two new principals
The Freeport School District has appointed two new principals for the 2026-27 school year. Aimee Kasper will lead the Early Childhood Learning Center, and Amber Lee-Black will head Jones-Farrar, according to a community announcement. Kasper started career in Freeport Kasper has more than 20 years of experience in educa
Overnight fire takes down house on Kishwaukee Street in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The cause of a fire that destroyed a house Monday remains under investigation. Around 2:45 a.m., May 11, crews were called out to 1812 Kishwaukee Street, finding heavy fire and smoke coming from the back of the house. Firefighters quickly began extinguishing the flames, and while...
Discovery Center Museum honors moms with free admission on Mother’s Day
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Moms, and those who love like moms, are welcome to the Discovery Center Museum Sunday for a fun-filled Mother’s Day. From 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., May 10, families can come to Rockford’s Discovery Center, 711 N Main St., and moms will get in for free. The offer also extends to special caregivers.
