Rockford IL

ORANGEVILLE, Ill. (WIFR) - An Orangeville man says the EF-2 tornado that ripped through his community left him numb. Steve Schmid’s once-stable home is now without a roof and its parts are scattered as far as the eye can see. The National Weather Service tracked the twister’s 12.5-mile path....

ROCKFORD — Cahoots Rockford held its first of three private events on Tuesday as it gears up for its soft opening next week. The downtown family entertainment venue, 314 Prairie St., plans to start slowly next week before a grand opening in May. Some of its activities, such as mini golf, are still being installed as it opens its doors.

A truck stop in Illinois was just voted 3rd best in America by more than one million truckers.

Last week’s storms didn’t just bring tornado sirens and soaked backyards; they left behind a messy reminder that Northern Illinois rivers don’t calm down overnight. Right now many parks and paths throughout the Stateline have fallen victim to rising water levels, here's what you need to know.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Public Schools approved compensation increases for non-bargaining employees, a move district leaders say is part of a routine salary review. The approval will give raises to nearly 500 non-bargaining employees. This comes as teachers and union leaders raise concerns about how district funds are being...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Recent heavy rainfall is only making issues worse in the city of Freeport’s sewer system. “There are special wipes, or there’s mass amounts of oil or grease in the system. We found everything from bedsheets to towels to things you wouldn’t believe being flushed,” said Environmental Health and Safety and Operations […]

90s music icons Milli Vanilli, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Young MC, and Freedom Williams of the C+C Music Factory are bringing their "I Love the 90s Tour" to Hard Rock Live inside the Hard Rock Casino Rockford this summer.

Several Rockford parks and paths remain closed due to a Severe River Flood Warning, with the river expected to gradually fall over the next several days.

NEWVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - The Newville boat launch in Rock County is closed amid high water levels, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday. DNR officials said it is unsafe for people to visit this Rock River boat launch until the water levels recede. The launch will reopen when...

The Village of Roscoe is continuing cleanup from last weekend's storms and has implemented temporary garbage pickup restrictions, including parking restrictions, to allow Public Works and Waste Management vehicles to collect debris safely and efficiently.