Rockford Fire Department faces 28% surge in fire calls in 2025
Fires in Rockford have increased over the last year, according to new data from the fire department. But why?
Alpine Road construction to cause delays in Rockford
The outside lanes of North Alpine Road between Brookview and Highcrest Roads will be closed for construction starting June 18, with delays expected and alternative routes recommended.
Damaging Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Possible for Illinois
Be alert for severe weather on Wednesday (6/18) in the Rockford region and Chicagoland, where there is a potential for dangerous storms and isolated tornadoes. According to the latest forecast from The Weather Channel, northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin are expected to experience damaging winds, large hail,...
Lyft passenger arrested on weapons charges in Rockford
Josiah Williams, 20, was arrested on Tuesday on weapons charges after a traffic stop revealed he was in possession of a stolen firearm.
Lawnmower Choice Reveals Secret Laziness, Hidden OCD, or Both?
Your Lawn Mower Reveals Personality Traits (For Fun!)" The task of lawn mowing stands as either your preferred weekend activity or something you negotiate with the neighbor kid to handle. Your lawn mower choice actually provides some clues about your personal traits. From choosing to push a traditional mower to...
Olivo Taco’s Latest Move: A New Deli Market Opening Soon in Rockford
Everyone's favorite 3 for $5 taco business is expanding again, and this new business venture is something Rockford desperately needs. For my family of picky eaters, going out to eat can be a frustrating decision. When three of us are craving burgers, there's one child that complains about it. If my two daughters and...
Loves Park woman accused of attacking a 5-year-old girl
Gabriela Estrada, 26, was arrested for allegedly strangling and slapping a 5-year-old girl after reports of physical abuse towards two children.
Man sentenced to 3 years for 35 catalytic converter thefts across northern Illinois
Two men were sentenced to prison for stealing catalytic converters from over 35 vehicles across northern Illinois.
Prosecutors allege couple tied to hazmat investigation tried to poison man’s ex-girlfriends
MADISON, Wis. — Prosecutors alleged the man and woman charged from the recent hazmat searches around town were trying to kill off the man’s ex-girlfriends.
Tracking strong to severe storms followed by summer-like heat
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Warm and muggy weather moves in to the region over the next few days, leading to the potential of strong to severe thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday, along with locally heavy rainfall. What’s Coming Up... Wednesday looks like the most likely day to see severe storms...