Rockford IL

Officials say the risk to the public remains very low.

BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit police are seeking the public's help in locating a vehicle suspected to have been involved in a shots-fired incident from early Sunday morning. Police responded to the 1800 block of Spruce Street for a call of shots fired at around 4:34 a.m. Upon arrival, officers...

(WIFR) - It was a bit of an active start to our Sunday morning with Stephenson county being placed underneath a tornado warning for 5 minutes. Once that system moved out, we have been dry and cloudy. As we head toward the rest of the afternoon, we should start to see a bit of sunshine peak out behind that cloud cover a

PECATONICA, Ill. (WIFR) - Over the weekend, more than 500 local vendors came out to the Winnebago County Fairgrounds for the semi-annual Pec Thing. The event took place Saturday and Sunday, offering tons of different products including antiques, art, handmade goods, florals, food and lots of other unexpected finds. Org

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A painting bought for $75 out of the back of a pickup truck in Rockford could become one of the most significant Holocaust-era discoveries in recent memory. Rockford residents Tim Prince and Sarah Thistle believe the work may be among the first known pieces of physical...

Residents at Riverview Mobile Home Park gathered Saturday morning with Rockford city leaders hoping for answers about a proposal that could eventually replace their neighborhood with an RV park.

FORRESTON, Ill. (WIFR) - A 66-year-old man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon. Just before 3:15 p.m., May 15, Ogle County deputies and EMS were called out to a crash at the intersection of Freeport Road and Lanark Road in rural Forreston. Investigators say a car driven...

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Families came to downtown Rockton Saturday and joined a celebration of the annual migration of American White Pelicans and other birds to the Rock River region. Pelican Fest took place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a number activities for all-ages scattered throughout the village’s...

In Rockford, locals know great comfort food when they taste it. Whether served at taverns, burger joints, or breweries, outstanding fries remain a major part of the city’s dining culture. These restaurants have developed loyal followings thanks to consistently crispy, flavorful fry baskets that keep customers coming ba

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Police Department’s investigating a crash involving a motorcycle which left a man with life-threatening injuries. Officers posted on ‘X’ they responded to a crash after 6:45 p.m. Saturday at Auburn Street and Harlem Boulevard involving a car and a motorcycle. Police say one man suff