Rockford IL

Samantha Rux joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about broken heart syndrome, reverse dieting to maintain weight loss, and the importance of male friendships for men. OSF Healthcare is highlighting topics vital to community health this month. As February marks Heart Month, OSF St. Luke is urging people to recognize...

CALEDONIA, Ill. (WIFR) - Community members rolled up their sleeves on Saturday to help save the oak woodlands at Kinnikinnick Creek. From 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 28, stateline-area residents came together at the Kinnikinnick Creek Nature Preserve to help with restoration and learn more about the bluff oak woodland and...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Freeport welcomed back the Arctic Ale and Art Walk on Saturday for its seventh annual celebration, with nearly 20 businesses featuring local artists. Participants purchased a tasting cup to sample craft beer at 17 locations while exploring area shops and viewing artwork including paintings,...

BELOIT, Wis. — A 30-year-old man was arrested for his second operating while intoxicated offense after Beloit police said he nearly struck five pedestrians and crashed into a building early Saturday morning.

During a Feb. 11 League of Women Voters meet-and-greet at the Roscoe Township Center, six candidates, from both parties, shared their backgrounds and outlined why they are seeking office. The event opened up a one-on-one conversation among the public, candidates, and school representatives. The six participants are a...

Rockford’s North End businesses came together today for the fifth annual North End Chocolate Crawl, now rebranded as “Chocolate for Flowers.”

After more than three years without a full-time veterinarian, Winnebago County Animal Services says help is finally on the way.

Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). ALF, MICHAEL, 62, of Beloit, failure to register — sex offender registry, Feb. 26, Beloit, Rock County. RAMSEY, ISABELLA, 21, of Janesville, 3 counts felony bail jumping, possession of...

The Rockford Fire Department is investigating a structure fire that occurred Saturday morning.

You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through vacation photos of Switzerland and thinking, “Yeah, right, like I can afford that”?. Well, the Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens in Rockford, Illinois just saved you about eight thousand dollars and a transatlantic flight. Here’s the thing about...