Rockford IL

Under the direction of Mrs. Dawn Heavilin-Pospischil and assistant directors Mrs. Ciara Fischer-James and Mrs. Hannah Pals, Shirland’s music department showed their creative genius as students in grades third through eighth took audiences to a “Whole New World” on April 30 and May 1 in the school’s version of Disney’s

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Little Cubs Field in Freeport will soon have its mural under the replica Wrigley scoreboard redone. Field Board Member Dennis Goodman says the mural’s been displayed since 2008, when the attraction opened, and the paint’s faded from the sun over the last 18 years.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A golf outing for women returned to Aldeen Golf Club Sunday. Director of Instruction Jordan Zellman says they started this about four years ago. They heard from ladies they didn’t feel comfortable coming out because of the course’s difficulty and they felt rushed by other golfers.

Rockford is gearing up to host a new summer music festival in August. RockYard Music Fest is set for Aug. 14-15 at Davis Park, according to a community announcement. The free, two-day event will feature live music, art, food, games, fireworks and family activities. It will coincide with Rockford’s America 250 celebrati

The Freeport Art Museum and the Stephenson County Historical Society are hosting a lecture on the people who have shaped Freeport, according to a community announcement. The event, titled "Built Together: Stories of the Leaders & Laborers Who Shaped Our Community," will be held at 4:30 p.m. on May 20 at the Freeport Pu

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The City of Beloit Police Department is asking community members for information after a shots fired incident on Sunday. Officers were called around 4:30 a.m. to the 1800 block of Spruce Street after a report of gunshots. When officers searched the scene, they found evidence that...

JANESVILLE, Wis. — It’s been one month since severe storms brought floods and widespread damage to Rock County. Many are just beginning their long road to recovery, including First Lutheran Church in Janesville. The church was forced to close its doors after floodwaters caused millions of dollars in...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A 17-year-old faces several charges after officers say he was found Thursday with an illegal handgun with an automatic switch during a traffic stop. The Rockford teen is charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, unlawful possession of a machine gun, possession of a firearm with no

The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County and Muskies, Inc.-Flatlanders Chapter are inviting children to participate in their annual Hooked on Fun Kid's Fishing Derby. The event will take place from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at Four Lakes Forest Preserve, 10207 Fish Hatchery Road, Pecatonica. Registration begins at 8

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - After a four-day bench trial, a 39-year-old man was convicted for shooting and killing 26-year-old Antwinette Paschal in 2023. John Gregory, of Rockford, was found guilty of first degree murder with a firearm enhancement. April 8, 2023, police went out to a home in the 3100...