Rockford IL

The Swedish Historical Society of Rockford welcomes the summer solstice with traditional festivities and fun for all ages. “A curious summer festival comes to life” when Twisted Crypt Haunted House opens for one night only, celebrating Summerween. Rockford-area families honor those lost to overdose. Updated: 1 hour...

Charges have been filed against an individual who was reportedly involved in a shooting on Tuesday, May 13. According to a Rockford PD press release, officers responded to reports of shots being fired just before 9 pm on Tuesday (5/13) in the 4100 block of Newburg Road. Investigators said that...

JANESVILLE — Three people are dead in a shooting Tuesday in Janesville, and a fourth remains in critical condition at a medical facility, the Janesville Police Department said Friday. Police says a person turned a gun on the three others before killing themself. Authorities have revealed these new details...

MADISON, Wis. - Prosecutors in both Dane and Rock counties have charged two people with attempted homicide after investigators said they conspired to poison two women. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation announced the charges against 43-year-old Paul VanDuyne and 41-year-old Andrea...

We can't make up our minds. When it's hot, we want it cold. When it's cold, we want it hot. Okay, so it's hot. Really hot. Don't-screw-around-out-in-the-heat-or-you-could-have-a-big-problem hot. So hot that cities that care about their community's well-being are doing something about it. We're staring down 95-98...

Freeport police: 2 men arrested after search warrant reveals drugs, guns. The Better Business Bureau offers resources to combat seasonal scams, saying con artists intensify their activity in the summer.

BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - The Beloit Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a boy whom officers want to safely reconnect with his guardians. Authorities say they are looking for a youth named Quleek. He is not in any trouble — officers are simply hoping to reunite him with his grown-ups.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Clear skies and dry weather will persist through the overnight period with temperatures cooling into the mid 70s by morning, along with breezy winds. A heat advisory is in effect for the entire WIFR viewing area, as temperatures will be running fifteen degrees above average in the middle 90s,...

IRONMAN is the ultimate personal endurance test. Most sports fans know that. What most don’t know is it can also be a team event. A small number, often only 4% or 5% of all IRONMAN entrants compete as a two-or usually three-person relay team. Rockford attorney Tom Green, 67, will be competing in one of those teams in...

Rockfordians gathered at the Swedish Historical Society's Midsomer Festival to celebrate the summer solstice and Swedish heritage, enjoying traditions such as dancers, music, flower crowns, food, beer, and the maypole symbolizing health, fertility, and good fortune.