New chef-owned Rockford restaurant The Raven is rooted in emotion, memory
ROCKFORD — For chef Scott Carlson, the dishes created at The Raven are seeped in nostalgia with tastes tied to his experiences from years gone by. That could range from his fond memories of ending late-night shifts with a plate of chicken and waffles with friends. Or it could be his take on wild boar Bolognese tied...
Beloit man facing drug charges after warrants served
BELOIT — A Beloit man was arrested on drug charges Thursday after Rock County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement officials executed search warrants in Beloit. Ezekiel Rodriguez, 37, faces three counts of manufacturing/delivery of cocaine, three counts of maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession with...
What Makes Woodman’s Different? 4 Facts You Might Not Know
From a small produce stand to a grocery giant, Woodman’s journey is a classic Midwest success story that’s hard to ignore.
Rockford council member Mark Bonne accused of DUI
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Mark Bonne, the council member for Rockford’s 14th Ward, is accused of driving under the influence, according to documents filed in Winnebago County court. A police report says Bonne, 63, was ticketed with DUI just before 1 a.m. Jan. 27, in the area of Harrison...
Gang detectives raid Rockford home, arrest two men in weapons investigation
Rockford Police's Gang and Narcotics detectives arrested two men Friday morning in a raid as part of a weapons investigation.
Rockford shooting puts 1 in hospital with life-threatening injuries
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Police Department is investigating a shooting Friday night. Police posted on X just after 7 p.m. that a 20-year-old man was shot in the 2400 block of N. Rockton Avenue. He was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police ask the public to...
Rockford man steals $250K Hellcat from Janesville dealership: police
Myqwon Greer, 25, of Rockford, was arrested and charged with stealing a special edition Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Demon 170 muscle car and other items from a Janesville, Wisconsin dealership.
Shooting at former Rockton Avenue hospital campus leaves man fighting for life: police
Rockford Police said a 20-year-old shooting victim was taken to the hospital on Friday night after an incident on the city's West side.
New car wash planned for CherryVale Mall outlot
A new car wash could be coming to the site of the former TGI Fridays-Sweet Basil Cafe, near the CherryVale Mall.
On the market: This Loves Park home has Brazilian teak hardwood floors
Address: 5315 Woodland Pond Lane, Loves Park Property description: This two-story home with more than 4,200 square feet of finished living space is on a waterfront lot. It has four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The main floor includes a formal dining room, a living room with vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace, and a...
