Rockford IL

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Empowering voters and defending democracy is the goal of the Flag Day: Liberty and Justice for All event Sunday afternoon at Big Thunder Park in Belvidere. Those with the League of Women Voters say this is a local celebration of our flag, the freedoms it represents...

STEPHENSON CO., Ill. (WIFR) - A rollover crash Sunday morning claimed the life of a 31-year-old woman from Freeport. Authorities have not shared her identity at this time. Around 5:45 a.m., June 14, the sheriff’s office got a report from a passerby about a crash in the area of U.S. Route 20 and North Tower Road in rura

ROCKFORD, IL ― Patrick Ives was one of 170 Rockford-area racers who competed in this year's IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford triathlon. And on June 14, Ives was the best of them all. More IRONMAN: Appleton, Wisconsin's Tyler Tanko dominates 2nd IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford "I guess, today, it was me," Ives said, when asked if he was the

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As a car and bike show Sunday brought out swarms of enthusiasts, one vendor used the opportunity to support our deployed troops and veterans. The Meiborg Car & Bike Show was held June 14 at 2210 Harrison Avenue, Rockford. There were dozens of cars to admire, as well as competitive rankings like

ROCKFORD —The second annual Ironman 70.3 took over Rockford and Winnebago County on Sunday, bringing nearly 2,300 competitors and thousands of spectators here. There are 19 countries and 30 U.S. states represented, as well as 170 athletes from the Rockford area. Tyler Tanko of Appleton, Wisconsin, won the race...

TOWN OF ROCK, Wis. (WIFR) - A Janesville man with five prior convictions for operating while intoxicated was arrested Saturday night after crashing his motorcycle, according to deputies. Jeffrey Becker, 52, of Janesville, faces a felony charge of operating while intoxicated- sixth offense. Around 6 p.m., June 14, Rock

ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - Three Rockford men were arrested Saturday following a physical altercation in the middle of a Rochelle road. Darius Foster, 38, and Jordan Clark, 22, face felony charges of aggravated battery with great bodily harm and mob action. Shane Hooper, 41, is charged with possession of a...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford is welcoming more than 1,300 young athletes this weekend as the Clarence Hicks Sports Complex hosts the AAU District Qualifier, an early step on the road to the AAU Junior Olympics later this summer. It’s the first major meet since the newly renovated complex reopened....

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Volunteers with an area church served more than 100 people in their community Saturday. The Father’s House hosted its most recent Community Outreach Drive, offering clothes, household items and a home-cooked meal to those in the community who need it the most. The pastor’s wife...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Multiple first responders were on the scene of a single-car crash on Rockford’s north side Saturday evening. It happened around 6:30 p.m. near Ridge Avenue and Glenwood Avenue. That’s in the Edgewater neighborhood right near Pinnon’s foods. A white sedan was flipped upside...