35-year-old man dead in Rockford shooting early Sunday
A 35-year-old man is dead after being shot in Rockford early Sunday morning.
Sophia brings big city slice to Roscoe: Bridge St. Pizza & Chicken Co. opens
The culinary landscape of the Rock River Valley just got a little tastier, and perhaps a lot crispier. Bridge St. Pizza & Chicken Co. celebrated its grand opening this week, bringing a taste of the Big Apple and deep-fried perfection to the Roscoe community. The new venture is the most recent undertaking by the...
Northern Illinois Christmas & New Years Weather Alert: Snow Chances Ahead
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Rockford, IL – Northern Illinois is gearing up for a colder and potentially snowy holiday stretch as the NOAA Week 3–4 Outlook points to below-normal temperatures from December 20 through January 2. With...
Boil water notice issued in Village of Clinton after water main break
CLINTON, Wis --A boil water notice has been issued in the Village of Clinton after a water main break occurred on Saturday morning. This notice indicates that tap water may be contaminated and is not safe to drink without boiling.
Don’t Miss the First-Ever Holiday Market at Rivets Stadium in Rockford
The new Merry & Bright Market turns Rivets Stadium into a winter wonderland Dec. 13–14, with 20+ local vendors, Christmas trees for charity, kids’ crafts, heated tents, and Santa photos.
Stateline politicians react to sheriffs’ call for SAFE-T Act reform
After several stateline sheriffs call for changes to the SAFE-T Act, politicians agree some things need to be fixed, but that’s where agreements end.
LIST: Snow parking ordinances decleared for Rockford region, hazardous travel possible
Snow parking emergencies have been declared for the Rockford area, which is under a Winter Weather Advisory due to expected snowfall.
Mercy Health’s ‘Breakfast with Santa’ returns to benefit NICU babies
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Catch up with the jolly man in red Saturday, Dec. 6, at MercyHealth’s Javon Bea Hospital during Breakfast with Santa. The event kicks off at 8 a.m. and runs until 11 a.m. right outside the hospital’s cafeteria. All proceeds will benefit babies in MercyHealth’s...
FIRST ALERT DAY – Snow arrives tonight
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Snow is moving into southern Wisconsin Saturday evening. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for southern Wisconsin counties, including Sauk, Dane, Jefferson, Rock, and Green counties through early Sunday morning. Snow will develop across the region Saturday evening and continue...
Hard Rock Casino Rockford workers vote against joining union
Of the 128 voters, 90 voted against joining the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. US.- Staff at Illinois’ Hard Rock Casino Rockford have voted against joining the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. Of the 184 eligible voters, 128 voted, with 90 against joining. Voters included full-time and regular part-time workers at...

















