Rockford IL

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...

Fastcast pt.2: Four Rockford men indicted, Hard Rock Casino Rockford celebrates Cheap Trick.

The transportation field in Winnebago County is rolling with solid opportunities right now. Whether you’re behind the wheel, coordinating routes, or keeping trucks in top shape, there’s something here for you.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A security program introduced by Miracle Mile, a Rockford group that helps small businesses thrive, is back again this year as in years past, safety was a wide concern. “We didn’t have quite the coverage we wanted; we did have some theft here at one time, and we also had some […]

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Park District staff deliver extra chairs into a crowded board room. Around a dozen architects and engineers arrive for a pre-proposal meeting Thursday morning. David Spencer stands in the corner listening to the discussion. “It’s just exciting to have such a great turnout of people,”...

*MISSING* Ailyn Larrazabal, a 16-year-old, was reported missing to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and was last seen in Rockford, Illinois on March 26.

The walls tell stories at the Olympic Tavern in Rockford, where sports history surrounds you while you enjoy some of the finest beer and food in northern Illinois. This isn’t just a place to eat and drink, it’s a celebration of athletic achievement and community pride that’s been going strong for decades.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A local man wins the top prize on his favorite scratch-off lottery ticket at a gas station in Rockford, according to the Illinois Lottery. The anonymous winner won $1 million on a $25 Crossword 50X ticket at the Gas Depot, located at 4900 W. State Street.

ROCKFORD — The region’s boom of drive-thru coffee shops is continuing with a new 7 Brew Coffee planned for the corner of Buckley Drive and East State Street, which is next to Texas Roadhouse. The latest national drive-thru coffee chain is planned for 7210 Walton St., according to...