Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Illinois State Police troopers investigated a flipped over car along U.S. 20. The incident happened around 7 p.m. Sunday, May 10 — near the Montague Road and U.S. 20 ramp in west Rockford. WIFR noticed two SUVs from ISP speaking with an individual. A white Nissan appeared upside down in the meri

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An investigation is ongoing into the shooting of a man Saturday night in Rockford. Around 8:45 p.m., May 9, law enforcement and EMS were called out to the 2800 block of S. Main Street. A man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, the Winnebago County...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - More than 250 students crossed the stage and received their diploma Saturday morning as Rockford University celebrated its 172nd commencement ceremony at the Coronado Preforming Arts Center. University leaders say the 2026 graduating class included first-generation college students, international students and adults returning to school later...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Thousands of eager students and members of the public took a walk through the past Saturday at Midway Village’s Civil War Day. From fashion of the 1860s, to telegraph communication and sword drilling, there was plenty of historical education to go around, especially involving Rockford’s very own Camp Fuller.

Sometimes the most incredible things are hiding in plain sight, and the Black Hawk Statue in Oregon, Illinois is exactly that kind of surprise. This 48-foot concrete giant stands watch over the Rock River valley, and when you first lay eyes on it, your brain will struggle to process just how massive it really is.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful, in partnership with Goodwill of Northern Illinois, held multiple clothing drives Saturday throughout the area. On May 9, residents came down to either the Roscoe, Loves Park or Rockford Blain’s Farm and Fleet site to donate unwanted clothes and other items....

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An annual truck driving competition Saturday showcased some of the region’s most talented drivers and put their skills to the test. More than 60 drivers showed up May 9 for the 40th Annual Professional Truck Driving Competition in Rockford. Rock River Valley Traffic Club puts on the event each year at Maggio’s Truck Center, 4752 Baxter Road.

ILLINOIS — A review of available 2025-26 Illinois public school calendars shows a number of districts plan to finish classes during May 2026, although many others continue into early June because of state attendance requirements and built-in emergency days. Among the districts ending particularly early is Waukegan Community Unit...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Forest City Nurse Honor Guard filled a local assisted living facility Friday with red capes, nursing caps and applause to honor retired nurses during National Nurses Week. The group visited Wesley Willows in Rockford to hold a “Living Tribute” ceremony. Residents, families and nurses from...

Ogle County police issued a community alert Saturday after a known gang member stole a vehicle, ran from police, and fled to Rockford.