New Forest City Rainbow Chorus sets out to uplift, inspire
ROCKFORD — A new choral ensemble that aims to promote inclusion and inspire social change through music will showcase its vocal prowess in its first concert this weekend. The Forest City Rainbow Chorus will perform at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4848 Turner St. The group...
Report: Rockford among top U.S. metro areas for homebuyers
The report also highlights broader national trends, including a shift toward buyer-friendly conditions in some markets.
2 seriously hurt after Rock County crash, Sheriff’s Office says
First Alert Meteorologist Brian Doogs discusses the 15 Day Outlook and discusses other top weather headlines. The Dane County Circuit Court judge said he plans to decide the case as soon as possible. ‘Neighbors helping neighbors’: Belleville EMS to support New Glarus community in new partnership. Updated: 2 hours...
Police identify suspect in fatal hit and run on Rockford’s Auburn Street Bridge
On January 17th, 32-year-old Martavion Howard was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver, 19-year-old Jequayvieon Johnson, who fled the scene and is being sought by Rockford Police.
Drug-addled driver arrested after slow-speed pursuit through Rochelle
Jacob Feiden, 32, of Mount Carroll was arrested after a high speed chase with the Ogle County Sheriff's Office, and was charged with aggravated fleeing to elude and driving under the influence of drugs.
Beloit school district superintendent resigns, search for next superintendent beginning soon
BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit school district superintendent has resigned, the School District of Beloit said in a statement Wednesday morning.
Top 10 Most Halloween-Obsessed States in The Country
The amount of haunted houses, witches, vampires, and horror movie lovers we have, making the top 10 list should be easy.
Rochelle police search for suspects after vehicle shot 8 times, officers say
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - Police in Rochelle ask for help from the community to find a group of suspects believed to have been involved in a shooting Saturday night. Around 11 p.m. Oct. 4, officers were called to the 100 block of Willis Avenue for a report of a large group of people, all wearing black, said to be...
Woman handed 13-year sentence for arson attack at Crystal Lake home
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — A Boone County woman who mistakenly set fire to the wrong home during an arson attack in Crystal Lake will spend more than a decade in prison. Brittany Terrell, a 33-year-old Garden Prairie, Illinois, resident, has been sentenced to 13 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, McHenry...
Two-vehicle crash temporarily blocks Westbound U.S. 20 in Winnebago
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - U.S. 20 is back open after crews clean up a crash Wednesday morning. Around 8 a.m. October 8, a two-vehicle crash blocked westbound U.S. 20 starting near N. Hoisington Road. The road was partially closed for nearly an hour. A WIFR reporter on the scene says...
