Rockford IL

Nebraska State Patrol made yet another drug bust during an Interstate 80 traffic stop.

Authorities are investigating the death of a 55-year-old Seward man whose body was found in a tent on the 7200 block of Cherryvale North Boulevard in Cherry Valley. Jeffrey Decker was pronounced dead at 2 p.m. on Feb. 1, after a civilian discovered his body, according to a community announcement. Decker appeared to...

A major residential fire broke out in the early hours of January 30th. A multi-residential building on the 300 block of West Clark Street was fully engulfed in flames when Freeport firefighters arrived around 7 a.m. Multiple nearby departments were called to the scene, as the fire had already started...

For the first time in nearly 40 years, the South Beloit Public Library is getting a floor-to-ceiling makeover. On January 12, 2026, the Library Board greenlit a $526,500 bid from Scandroli to modernize the facility, marking the end of a decades-long wait for interior improvements. The road to renovation hasn't...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Jeffrey Barnes offers his remorse for the last few days. “I’m here to admit my mistake,” declared the Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging’s executive director. Less than two days before speaking with WIFR, the nonprofit leader watched Rockford City Council on Monday...

Mostly cloudy with south southwest winds 10 - 15 mph gusting as high as 20 mph. Highs in the low 30’s. Down to 28 tonight with a chance of freezing rain and sleet. Little to no ice accumulation expected. Mostly cloudy and breezy tomorrow with highs in the middle 30’s. Clear on Friday night as we drop down to 6 with a...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Byron took down Lutheran 64-49 Tuesday night. The Tigers have been on a roll as they’ve now won their last six games. The win moves Byron’s record up to 18-4 and it maintains pole position in the conference with an undefeated 5-0 record. Next up for Byron is Dixon on Friday.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The YMCA of Rock River Valley and the Harlem Community Center (HCC) announced a partnership with the intention to merge the two non-profits. As of Feb. 1, the YMCA of Rock River Valley has taken over the management responsibilities of the HCC. The two organizations say...

Two Keith Country Day School freshmen are preparing to take the stage at one of the most prestigious performance venues in the world.

Rockford museum unveils ‘We Voted’ exhibit in honor of Black History Month. Ethnic Heritage Museum unveils ‘We Voted’ exhibit in honor of Black History Month. Just after 1 p.m., Feb. 1, firefighters went out to the scene of a fire in the 1000 block of N. 9th Street, according to Rochelle Police Department.