Rockford IL

Police across Illinois, including Rockford, will increase seat belt enforcement during the Memorial Day travel period as part of the 2026 Click It or Ticket campaign.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In a unanimous decision, the Winnebago County Zoning Board of Appeals voted against a solar farm from Pivot Energy. Board members say even though the paperwork was properly submitted, it’s not a good location. The solar arrays would have sat next to Curran’s Orchard. The...

New SNAP work requirements are already impacting Illinois families. A free emergency food pickup is happening in Rockford this Saturday while supplies last.

TOWN OF JANESVILLE, Wis. — A third data center proposal may be under consideration in Rock County, adding to a growing wave of development discussions across the region. The Town of Janesville confirmed that a tech company is eyeing land in the township for a potential data center project. No formal application has bee

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A truck stops nearly every minute on a scale inside the Winnebago Landfill. Once cleared to drive through, they pull ahead around man-made hills covered in dirt. “Without us, the trash will pile up,” said Blake Balogh. The landfill’s district manager oversees the 800 acres owned...

JANESVILLE — What started as a grassroots effort to help women in recovery find stable housing has grown into a sober living program that Rock County Restorations Director Rita Key says is built on community, accountability and hope. Now entering its third year, the “Strike out Addiction” bowling fundraiser helps suppo

OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Drivers are asked to avoid the area of Illinois Route 26 and W. Springdale Road in rural Ogle County due to a serious crash. Shortly before noon Wednesday, May 13, the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert that a portion of Illinois Route 26 is closed while deputies investigate. The ar

MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — McLean County health officials clarified Tuesday afternoon that there are no Hantavirus cases in the county. However, the Illinois Department of Public Health said they are looking into a possible case in Winnebago County. They said it is not connected to the Andes strain responsible for th

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - After 31 years with the Rockton Police Department, four of which were spent as its chief, Matthew Hollinger will retire. Hollinger worked his way through the ranks, serving as a patrol officer, patrol sergeant and deputy chief among other roles. Hollinger’s retirement date is set for June 10.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The sunshine today eventually faded behind some cloud cover, but overall it was still a pleasant day with cooler than normal temperatures. Humidity levels were also quite low, keeping the afternoon quite comfortable across the stateline. Once the sun sets, the clouds will decrease and the winds