Rockford IL

ROCKFORD — Severson Dells Nature Center is changing its name as the nonprofit environmental education group looks to reflect its growth and the addition of a second location. The new name is Wild Roots Nature Center, and the change officially takes effect on July 1. The organization announced the...

Driver killed in crash on College Avenue in Rockford identified.

Multiple overlapping infrastructure projects are causing rolling road closures, detours, and pedestrian disruptions across Rockford through summer 2026.

MONROE CENTER, Ill. (WIFR) - While Thursday night’s storms did make for some pretty sunsets, the damage done can be felt around northern Illinois. Ogle County deputies were seen blocking traffic on Route 72 as crews removed a chunk of a structure that was in the middle of the roadway.

A Rock County judge has set a $1 million cash bond for a Beloit woman accused of fatally stabbing her 14-year-old daughter. The suspect, 41-year-old Tyiece Oninski, reportedly told authorities she committed the murder to “protect” the child from billionaire Elon Musk. According to a probable cause affidavit, the...

The Rockford area is under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Severe storms are predicted for Thursday afternoon and evening. A tornado watch means the weather is ripe for tornados. It is not as serious as a warning. If a warning is issued, dangerous conditions exist and...

MADISON, Wis. (Gray) - A Madison teacher and a Rock County man are facing charges under Wisconsin’s new child grooming law, weeks after Gov. Tony Evers signed Act 88 into law making grooming a felony offense in the state. The Madison teacher was charged with grooming a 15-year-old student...

ROCKFORD, IL — Crusader Community Health has closed on the nearly $3.5 million purchase of a former Walgreens that it plans to turn into a women's health center. Located across 9th Street from UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital , the building measures 14,410 square feet and has a large parking lot. Crusader plans to...

Manufacturing is buzzing again in Winnebago County, with several local shops and plants hiring for hands-on roles. Whether you like leading a team or working with precision tools, there’s something here for you.

Chilly today with highs in the 40’s. Rather cloudy today and breezy with highs in the middle 40’s. Northeast winds 15 - 20 MPH. Rain pushes in tonight and could bring us up to half an inch. Showers and thunderstorms tomorrow with highs around 70. Severe storms are possible tomorrow afternoon/evening. Periods of...