Rockford IL

An oversized load truck damaged a bridge on Kishwaukee Street Thursday, April 16, reducing the area to one lane, officials said.

Royal Oaks Antiques & Collectables in Freeport, Illinois, has been condemned after a severe storm April 14 caused part of the building to collapse. A GoFundMe has been launched to help with cleanup, repairs, and living expenses for owner Steve Schlamp and his household, according to a community announcement. The store has been a fixture in the community for over a decade. GoFundMe launched for...

A bridge in Rock County collapsed after severe storms rolled through the area on Friday, causing flooding.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Changes are coming this spring to businesses at Edgebrook Shops on Alpine Road. Fans of the now-former Baker Street Burgers, 1603 N Alpine Rd., may have noticed new signage over the door for BD4 — A Burger Joint. The name change for the popular burger...

Rock County District Attorney says a man was sentenced Tuesday, April 21, to ten years in prison with extended supervision after fleeing from Janesville Police during what prosecutors said was his 12th offense.

ROCKFORD — Baker Street Burgers has changed its name as the locally owned burger joint enters a new chapter with fresh menu items and the ability to franchise the restaurant to other locations. The restaurant is now BD4. It remains under the ownership of Betsy and Randy Baker and...

Two Kentucky men pleaded guilty Thursday, April 16, to federal fraud charges after prosecutors said they operated a scheme that caused borrowers, lenders, and investors to lose $11.8 million through sham loan programs and investments.

Police in Illinois said a detective was recently “ambushed” by an “aggressive” winged suspect in the station parking lot. The Loves Park Police Department shared surveillance video that shows a detective exiting his vehicle in the station parking lot on April 14. As he walks toward the building, he’s approached by an “aggressive suspect.” The […]

Dashcam footage caught the most "Rockford" moment of the weekend at the intersection of East State and Madison Street.

The Harlem girls softball team ran its NIC-10 record to 5-0 and its overall record to 11-3 Monday by defeating Guilford 14-0 in four innings.