VIDEO: Car driver desperate to make exit gets boomeranged back into dash cammer’s semi...
An Illinois-based trucking company shared dash cam video of a wild crash that occurred when a motorist snuck in front of a semi truck to make their exit. The dash cam clip was shared on January 6, 2026, by Rockford, Illinois-headquartered Meiborg Companies. In the video, you can see a blue car passing the dash […] ...
New ownership takes over The Rusty Wheel in South Beloit
SOUTH BELOIT — If you want a sense of the vibe that Katie Lund is going for as the new owner of The Rusty Wheel, you can take a cue from the friendship she’s forged with the bar’s manager, Kristin Karalis. “We’ve been friends for over 20-some...
Illinois Home to Some of the Snowiest Counties in the US
A new study ranks five Illinois counties among the snowiest in America, including Cook County and areas near Rockford.
Top 10 best authentic Mexican restaurants in the Rockford area: Yelp
Where to find the best authentic Mexican food in the Rockford area, according to Yelp.
Man hospitalized after rollover crash on Route 2
BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) - A rollover crash Sunday night sends a Mount Morris man to the hospital with serious injuries. Just before 9 p.m. Jan. 4, Ogle County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a single-car, rollover crash in the 10000 block of North Illinois Route 2 in Byron.
Oregon Police Department Monthly Activity Report: December 2025
The Oregon Police Department released its activity report covering the period of December 1 through December 31, 2025. All activity occurred within the City of Oregon unless otherwise noted. Please note that any arrests listed are merely accusations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty...
Rockford schools project $13M budget deficit as leaders outline next steps
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Public Schools leaders projected a more than $13 million budget shortfall for the 2027 fiscal year, as early budget discussions began during Tuesday night’s school board meeting. “The federal money is still very uncertain,” said Chief Financial Officer Dr. Greg Brown. “Congress is...
Rockford has two new poet laureates
Two Rockford poets will use their craft to help shape the city’s literary scene. Rockford has named its new poet and youth poet laureates. Adam al-Sirgany will serve a two-year term as the poet laureate and Mikiah Gerrity will serve as the youth poet laureate for one year. al-Sirgany...
You’re Missing Out On The Best Thrift Stores in Rockford
Honestly? This is the year we all need to thrift.
Nonprofit looks for city support to create new senior center in Rockford
ROCKFORD — The Northwest Illinois Area Agency on Aging wants to open a new senior center in the city, a move it says will fill a need that’s existed for about a decade. City Council members on Monday pushed pause on a vote that could provide the nonprofit $300,000 over three years to help operate the center. A vote...
