Federal agencies conduct operation in Beloit, police not provided information
BELOIT, Wis. — Federal agencies conducted an operation Tuesday in Beloit. Police said they were not provided information about the scope and nature of the operation.
Winnebago County Animal Services reduces adoption fees during pet adoption event
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Adoption fees to add a new furry friend to your family will be reduced as Winnebago County Animal Services holds an “Empty the Shelters” adoption event. Starting July 7, fees will be:. Dogs: $50. Kittens: $65. Adult cats: $10. WCAS says the event comes...
Fastcast: South Beloit police look for two women, Freeport School District announces changes
Fastcast: South Beloit police look for two women, Freeport School District announces changes.
Freeport School District cuts bus route for 62 students amid budget deficit
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) — Significant reductions in state funding are causing Freeport School District to eliminate a bus route for 62 students beginning with the 2026-27 school year, according to the district. The transportation cut comes after the Freeport School District announced earlier this year it is facing an...
Bettendorf woman rides to world record
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - A Bettendorf woman is celebrating after helping make motorcycle history. Lori DeSimone was one of more than 1,400 women who gathered in Rockford last month for a record-breaking ride organized by Midwest Women Riders. Together, the group set an Atlas World Record for the largest all-female...
Illinois State Police arrest man months after Winnebago County crash
A man was arrested after allegedly leaving the scene of a crash near I-39 in October 2025, according to Illinois State Police.
Janesville alcohol licensing committee approved the Children’s Museum liquor license
JANESVILLE– The Children’s Museum of Rock County could get the OK for a Class B liquor license. The Alcohol Licensing Advisory Committee voted in favor of the license at its monthly meeting Tuesday morning. Executive Director Kent Anderson said the museum would use the license for a “small number of special adult-focus
Illinois approves $76M for affordable housing, Machesney Park project among 22 selected
The Machesney Park Senior Commons development in Machesney Park, Illinois has received a share of state housing tax credits approved by the Illinois Housing Development Authority, which will help finance 969 affordable housing units statewide and generate an estimated $303 million in private investment.
If You Drive To O’Hare, You’ll Want To Know About This Change
Drivers heading to O'Hare will soon see changes as the Illinois Tollway upgrades a busy interchange with a modern barrier-free cashless toll system.
Davis Junction reschedules fireworks show
DAVIS JUNCTION, Ill. (WIFR) - The Village of Davis Junction reschedules its Independence Day fireworks show for Friday, July 10, after severe storms delayed the original celebration. Davis Junction says its fireworks will begin at dusk in Davis Junction Community Park, 101 Lincoln Ave., followed by a showing of “How...
