Rockford IL

(WIFR) - The stateline got to enjoy a little bit of sunshine around lunch time this afternoon, but clouds have made their return since then thanks to a very weak disturbance pushing in from our west. This disturbance will continue to move to the east as we head into tonight, giving the stateline a chance for an isolate

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Dozens of sellers and card collectors swarmed the Rockford Card Show: Sports Edition Sunday. More than 80 tables were set up May 31 at Henry Miller Hall, 6820 Mill Road, welcoming people from across the stateline to event. Sports cards, trading cards and other collectibles were...

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The IHSA Boys State Track and Field meet wrapped up Saturday in Charleston. Here's a look at how our local guys did in all three classes.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Community members gathered Saturday evening for the first Mental Health Met Gala in the region. Organizers say the gala was created to help break down the stigma surrounding mental health while celebrating healing and support. It also encouraged conversations about mental health and connected pe

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Cherry Valley Fire Department’s investigating and multi-vehicle crash Saturday evening. Crews responded before 9 p.m. to S. Perryville Rd. and Charles St. for a two-vehicle crash. A Winnebago County Sheriff’s deputy told WIFR six people were injured. Other area fire departments were called..

SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WIFR) - Dozens of local dancers and reality TV fans lined up Saturday to meet the star of “Dance Moms”, Abby Lee Miller. Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory hosted the event at Willowbrook Middle School in South Beloit. Dancers of all different age groups joined...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Police Department investigates the shooting of a 35-year-old man Saturday night. Just before 12:30 a.m., May 31, police said on X that a man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in the 600 block of Kishwaukee Street. The man was taken to a local hospital. Story...

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Drivers can expect delays on part of the Illinois 75 bridge starting Monday. Crews will begin work June 1 on the Illinois 75 bridge crossing the Pecatonica River. Repairs will be made on the westbound lane of the bridge and one lane will remain open.

BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit is facing a housing shortage. According to the Hendricks Family Foundation, vacancy rates are below 1%, driving up costs. The rate of homeownership is also lagging, especially among Black residents. Victoria McAlister is celebrating nearly two years as a homeowner. It’s her family’s legacy in...