Rockford IL

Matthew Morris, of Kingston, was arrested after allegedly throwing fireworks at his neighbors, revving a motorcycle engine in his garage, and threatening a deputy with a headbutt and tackle.

ROCKFORD Ill., (WTVO) — A young man fighting a rare form of cancer got his wish fulfilled today at Nik’s Wish, and it was all a surprise. Nik’s Wish loves to grant wishes for young adults battling cancer. 25-year-old, Grant Sundstrom, is fighting a rare form of cancer called malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor....

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The historic 185-year-old Elijah Holt House was once facing demolition, but supporters say the future is shifting after an update announced Tuesday night. The Illinois State Historic Preservation Office confirmed the home is eligible to move forward in the National Register of Historic Places...

This year’s government elimination of some art grant programs impacted many art organizations, including the Rockford Area Arts Council. WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose follows up with the executive director of council, Mary McNamara Bernsten, to see how the city’s art sector is doing after some of these changes.

ROCKFORD — A local nonprofit dedicated to youth suicide prevention has partnered with Rockford Public Schools to provide pro bono mental health services for students. Marshmallow’s HOPE will have a wide range of services from individual therapy to parent education, an intensive outpatient program and school...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursing students finished the final steps of their nursing degrees Tuesday. Over the past few weeks, nursing students have been providing care for residents at Wesley Willows. Students started the 8-week course at the hospital and finished at the nursing home.

A 20-year-old Sterling man was arrested and charged with Theft over $500 after a search of his house revealed a stolen four-wheeler.

MACHESNEY PARK — A locally owned automotive repair company celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its second location on Tuesday with the Parks Chamber of Commerce. Carz R Us, which has been in business since 2009 in the village, has opened its new five-bay repair shop at 7800 N. Second St. It’s a red and blue building...

A Rockford officer shot and killed two pit bulls who attacked his K-9 Tuesday night, while attempting to arrest three teens who ran from police during a traffic stop.

A Rockford car thief was arrested Tuesday night after leading police on a chase from Rockford to I-90, to Machensey Park, and back to Rockford again, all while driving on deflated tires.