Rockford IL

Rockton Pelican Fest 2026 will celebrate the return of migratory American White Pelicans to northern Illinois with wildlife education, family activities, and conservation-focused events.

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and the annual return of the American White Pelicans with other migrating birds to the Rock River region when you attend Rockton Pelican Fest, a free, family friendly festival on Saturday, May 16th from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Natural Land Institute, Sinnissippi...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The world of Pokémon goes beyond colorful critters on pieces of paper. The trading card game is just a nook of that world, but it’s a big reason why Pokémon has become what it is today.

There was more than a softball game going on at Rockford Lutheran High School Friday. The folks were also saying "Good-Bye" and "Thank You" to a long-time coach and friend.

The South Beloit Recycle Center has temporarily closed for construction, prompting northern Illinois residents to use alternate KNIB recycling facilities nearby.

We all have those mornings where everything starts off fine... then one small thing completely derails the whole day. In Rockford, it doesn't take much either.

(WIFR) - Floral aromas waft outside as Nancy Zimmerman prepares Mother’s Day flower arrangements in her garage studio. “It’s looking really busy. We’ve sent out a couple of delivery drivers already,” said Zimerman. “They were full of flowers and we’re getting bombarded with tomorrow and Sunday.”

MACHESNEY PARK — Wrestling with where to grab pizza in the Stateline? One visit to The Parks: Cimino’s Kitchen might settle the debate. At first glance, The Parks: Cimino’s Kitchen, 1001 West Lane Road, might look like your typical neighborhood sports bar. But walk through the doors and it quickly becomes clear this place is aiming for something much bigger than beer and bar food...

BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - The race is on as two major casino projects take shape in the stateline. Leaders with Ho-Chunk Nation say the Beloit casino and hotel project is on track as the development moves closer to its planned opening date. In October 2024, crews began construction on Ho-Chunk...

BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) -Prosecutors in Rock County filed 11 criminal counts against 29-year-old Dammen Henthorn of Beloit, accusing him of jamming a gun into a cement truck driver’s stomach during a road rage incident, fleeing police twice, crashing into a car with a child inside and running a drug trafficking operation from his home.