Rockford’s first Strong Schools Mural unveiled at Constance Lane Elementary
ROCKFORD — Alignment Rockford and Constance Lane Elementary School unveiled a new mural on Thursday that’s designed to highlight what brings students together and reflect a culture of belonging. It was the first of five Strong School Murals that will be installed at Rockford Public Schools this year....
Freeport News: Severe weather aftermath in the area, Ogle county residents concerned over data...
Northwest Illinois was rocked by several severe weather events in the past week, including a confirmed tornado touchdown in Lena. The first major stormfront came through on Wednesday, April 15th and did significant damage in Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson County. In downtown Freeport, Royal Oaks Antiques had a large overhang ripped off the front of their building by the high winds and torrential...
After 4,000 Patients and 34 Years, WI Flight Doctor Calls It a Career
Mike Abernethy had an unexpected meeting with a former patient in 2020 — one he’ll never forget. It was after a shift in the emergency department. He was checking out with groceries at Walmart when a man approached him and asked, “Are you Dr. Abernethy?”. Abernethy had...
Rock Co. officials detail scope of severe weather damage, next steps
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- Rock County Emergency Management officials laid out what comes next on Thursday, after communities around the county took a heavy hit from severe weather and flooding last week.
Rockford DayCare & Academy cuts the ribbon on new preschool in Rockford
ROCKFORD — A new day care and early childhood education academy celebrated its ribbon-cutting on Thursday to officially mark its revival of the former Rockford Day Nursery site. Rockford DayCare & Academy cut the ribbon on its facility at 2323 S. Sixth St., just across from J.L. Clark, in...
Second suspect charged in shooting death of Rockford 15-year-old in 2021
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Police Department charges a second suspect in the murder of a 15-year-old boy back in 2021. Darrell Davis, 22, is charged with first degree murder. On November 23, 2021, 15-year-old Malah’ki Lee got off the bus after school. While walking home, he was shot...
Narcotics raids in Beloit lead to arrest of two men
Two Beloit men were arrested in two separate drug investigations, with each charged with selling narcotics out of their homes.
Tracking a few storm chances tonight with a very pleasant weekend ahead
(WIFR) - It’s felt a bit like a summer day here across the stateline with highs topping out in the upper 70s to lower 80s. This summer like warmth will be accompanied by a cold front, along with some showers and storms moving through the region after midnight. I...
Rickie Traeger pleads not guilty to threatening Rockford mayor
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rickie Traeger, known for running “Rockford Scanner,” pleads not guilty to a charge of threatening a public official. Traeger, 46, of Loves Park, is accused of sending a threatening email April 10 to Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara. Traeger appeared in court April 23 for...
Crews tear down old Goldie Floberg property in Rockton
ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Crews tear down the former Goldie Floberg Center in Rockton, preparing the property for future development. In 2023, the nonprofit organization donated its old facility at 58 W. Rockton Road to the village, after moving to Rockford. While the village considered several options, Mayor John Peterson said the building needed many repairs that would be too costly.
