Rockford IL

CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - A boil order is in effect for those living in the Valley View South and Penfield Crossing neighborhoods in Cherry Valley. The Cherry Valley Public Works Department says due to repairs in the area on May 11, residents may have experienced a temporary loss of water pressure.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the person who died after a crash into a Beloit cemetery last week. The agency stated Jacob T. Veliz Munoz, 22, died at a local hospital on Wednesday, May 6, from the injuries he suffered in the crash.

JANESVILLE, Wis. — One person was transported to Mercyhealth Hospital with life-threatening injuries following a fire in Janesville Sunday afternoon. In an update Monday, officials confirmed the person had died. The Janesville Fire Department, along with EMS and police, responded to the apartment fire in the 400 block

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford man faces drug and gun charges following a “long-term investigation.”. Marcial Arteaga-Carrion, 28, is charged with manufacture/delivery of more than 5000 grams of cannabis, manufacture/delivery of more than 900 grams of cocaine and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. The Winnebag

The Freeport School District has appointed two new principals for the 2026-27 school year. Aimee Kasper will lead the Early Childhood Learning Center, and Amber Lee-Black will head Jones-Farrar, according to a community announcement. Kasper started career in Freeport Kasper has more than 20 years of experience in educa

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The cause of a fire that destroyed a house Monday remains under investigation. Around 2:45 a.m., May 11, crews were called out to 1812 Kishwaukee Street, finding heavy fire and smoke coming from the back of the house. Firefighters quickly began extinguishing the flames, and while...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Moms, and those who love like moms, are welcome to the Discovery Center Museum Sunday for a fun-filled Mother’s Day. From 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., May 10, families can come to Rockford’s Discovery Center, 711 N Main St., and moms will get in for free. The offer also extends to special caregivers.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Illinois State Police troopers investigated a flipped over car along U.S. 20. The incident happened around 7 p.m. Sunday, May 10 — near the Montague Road and U.S. 20 ramp in west Rockford. WIFR noticed two SUVs from ISP speaking with an individual. A white Nissan appeared upside down in the meri

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An investigation is ongoing into the shooting of a man Saturday night in Rockford. Around 8:45 p.m., May 9, law enforcement and EMS were called out to the 2800 block of S. Main Street. A man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, the Winnebago County...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - More than 250 students crossed the stage and received their diploma Saturday morning as Rockford University celebrated its 172nd commencement ceremony at the Coronado Preforming Arts Center. University leaders say the 2026 graduating class included first-generation college students, international students and adults returning to school later...