Missing Ogle County woman found dead
OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office says the missing woman was found dead Wednesday afternoon. Dana McKinney, 68, was found dead around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in a body of water, according to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say she was last seen at...
Illinois State Police SWAT vehicles spotted in Rockford neighborhood
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Details are limited about a situation Wednesday involving Illinois State Police in the 4700 block of Highcrest Road in Rockford. Around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, a large police presence, including ISP SWAT vehicles, were seen in the area. An ambulance and Cherry Valley Fire truck were also...
A History of Rockford Movie Theaters
Between 1870 and 1930, vaudeville grew to become the most popular form of entertainment in America. More than 25,000 performers took the stage during those years; it employed nearly 12,000 people at its peak. Performers came from concert saloons, variety halls, burlesque, Wild West and minstrel shows. Playbills...
Town, City of Beloit sharing some fire, EMS services
BELOIT, Wis. — Officials said on Tuesday that the City and Town of Beloit will begin to share some fire and emergency medical services on an interim basis while the two communities explore consolidating fire and EMS operations.
City of Rockford addresses questions about proposed Monarch Energy data center
Rockford city officials released new information Wednesday in response to growing questions about a large-scale data center proposed by Monarch Energy.
Show Me Your Stuff: Hot Wheels collection
(WIFR) - Eric Zermuehlen shows off his massive collection of Hot Wheels. Eric says his collection started about 11 years ago and ramped up when he moved to the Loves Park area. He says the hobby started as a way to relive his childhood and took off from there. While...
Locals React to New Chipotle in Rockford
Chipotle’s fourth Rockford location opened March 4 with a Chipotlane, and while fans still love it, locals shared what businesses they’d actually like to see open instead.
Solar panels to blame for Rockford house fire, draws multi-department response
Fire crews worked to contain a house fire that destroyed a portion of a solar panel array on Rockford's east side on Wednesday afternoon.
Town of Beloit Police asks public for help in identifying pursuit suspects
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Town of Beloit Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying suspects who were involved in a chase, officials said. The chase happened around 7:30 p.m. Friday near S Riverside Drive and W B-R Townline Road, according to police. Officials shared photos on...
Country Star Set for Rockford Show at Hard Rock Live!
Travis Tritt’s 2026 national tour will include an August 14 stop at Hard Rock Live Rockford, bringing his multi-platinum catalog of hits to Illinois fans.
