Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Firefighters work to put out a brush fire in the 1900 block of N. Meridian Road in Rockford. Details about the fire are limited at this time. Drivers in the area between Auburn and West State streets may notice several emergency vehicles in the vicinity. Several area fire departments have been...

ROCKFORD, Ill, (WTVO) — The Rockford Fire Department says an afternoon house fire left a dog dead and displaced its owner. According to officials, on March 2nd, around 2:31 p.m., fire crews were dispatched to a residential structure fire. When they arrived, firefighters reported smoke coming from the house.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In this week’s addition of Adopt 815, we introduce you to an affectionate and playful companion with a heart of gold. Dharma is a 2-year-old female terrier, pit bull mix at Winnebago County Animal Services. She was brought into Winnebago County Animal Services as a...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Rockford kicked off Chick Days on Friday, giving area-residents the opportunity to welcome their first brood of baby chicks. Due to the popularity of last year’s chick sale, the store has triple the stock from years before, with more than 300 chickens available to buy...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Chipotle Mexican Grill announced residents will soon see another location pop up in the Forest City. On Wednesday, March 4, the new location will open its doors to guests at 5521 E. State Street. The restaurant will be open from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - A Freeport woman and a Rockford man were arrested on Friday after police say they found more than two and a half pounds of cannabis during a traffic stop. Renee L. Morales, 59, was arrested and charged with a felony count of unlawful possession of cannabis...

RUSK COUNTY — A Rockford, Illinois, contractor is facing a felony charge for contractor theft in Rusk County Circuit Court after authorities allege he accepted more than $100,000 for fire-related repairs on a local home and failed to complete the work. A homeowner hired Ron Walker of Walkers Remodeling...

Freeport's Deininger Floral announced it will be permanently closing after 85 years in business.

BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit Public Library is hosting an all-person job fair next week Tuesday.

Some restaurants earn their reputation one plate at a time, and this long-running diner in Caledonia, Illinois has been doing exactly that since 1982. I like places where the menu feels familiar before the coffee even arrives, and this corner spot has that quiet confidence. Sitting at the intersection of...