Winnebago Co. Animal Services holds winter pet adoption event
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - With its shelter nearing capacity and running out of cages, Winnebago County Animal Services will hold a reduced-fee adoption event called “Empty the Shelters- Holiday Hope.”. “Our cat population is currently well beyond our ideal capacity, and we’re working hard to make space for the...
Kingston man accused of throwing fireworks at neighbor’s house, kicking deputy
KINGSTON, Ill. (WIFR) - A 39-year-old Kingston man faces multiple charges for reportedly yelling at his neighbors and threatening deputies, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Matthew Morris is charged with resisting a peace officer, threatening a public official, disorderly conduct, aggravated battery...
New Roscoe business aims to provide sanctuary from stress
ROSCOE — A new business centered on sound healing, meditation and other relaxing practices aims to provide a sanctuary from stress. Access Soul High Frequency Sanctuary will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday at 11824 Main St., which is on the north side of the building that includes Ambitious Ink along Illinois...
Early morning fire in Rockford: Garage destroyed, house spared
Rockford firefighters quickly extinguished a burning garage in freezing temperatures on Friday morning, and the adjacent house was not damaged.
Rockford salon owner infuses peace into her clients’ hair sessions
Having someone else wash your hair can be a relaxing experience. One Rockford creative is digging deeper than her customers’ roots. WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose visits the loctician’s salon to check out the vibe. A loctician is a person who twists or coils hair. When these sections are...
Rochelle man sentenced to 9.5 years for cocaine possession
Christopher Reed, of Rochelle, has been sentenced to 9 and a half years in prison after he was caught with 29.4 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop earlier this year.
Back-to-back stolen cars wreck Belvidere woman’s trust in community
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Sipping on her coffee and flipping through the Bible, Jennifer Van Fleet’s morning started with confusion. “I hear my husband come in and say, ‘My car is gone,’” she recounted. “And I said, ‘Oh, so you mean like it’s not starting?’ He goes, ‘No, it’s gone.’”
Panda Express approved for new Loves Park location
A new Panda Express restaurant could be coming to one of Loves Park's busiest corridors.
Historic South Beloit cookie plant set to close
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A major employer in the stateline is preparing to wind down operations, leaving roughly 150 workers facing job loss in the coming months. TreeHouse Foods says its cookie production site in South Beloit will cease operations, marking a significant change for one of the city’s longstanding...
Nationwide arrest warrant issued by police after Beloit shooting
A nationwide arrest warrant is issued for a suspect in an October double shooting in Beloit, that killed one man.
