Rockford IL

The Rockton River Market crowd is in for a high‑energy night as The Sensations, one of the premier bands in the Northern Illinois music scene, take the Settlers Park stage this week. Known for their dynamic performances and deep roots in the Rockford music community, the group has built a loyal following across the reg

They're colorful, icy, creamy, and basically scream summer.

BYRON — A family-owned business that started as a seasonal soft serve ice cream trailer has grown into a permanent part of the city’s quaint downtown. Sundae Social is set to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of its new storefront at 114 W. Second St. on Friday with the Byron Chamber of Commerce. It has been welcoming custo

TOWN OF DECATUR, Wis. (WMTV) - A 69-year-old Madison man is dead after capsizing on the Sugar River Tuesday. The Green County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a person was unresponsive and not breathing on the bank of the Sugar River at 3:29 p.m. in the Town of Decatur.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Team Penske No. 22 Ford Mustang visits the Forest City Tuesday. The racecar, driven by three-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Joey Logano, is stationed at the 24-hour Shell at 1021 S. Meridian Road, near Meridian and U.S. 20 in Rockford. NASCAR fans will be able...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The City of Rockford gives a statement regarding the proposed South Rockford Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. The City has been working through the process to finalize the redevelopment plan, take into consideration public comments, and complete the statutory steps required under Illinois

Partly sunny today with west winds 5 - 10 MPH and highs in the mid to upper 80’s. Storms are possible late tonight with lows around 70. Hot and humid tomorrow with a heat index around 101. Highs will top out in the low 90’s. Strong/severe storms are possible Wednesday afternoon, Wednesday night, and Thursday with all f

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Rockford’s housing market continued its strong performance in April, with new numbers indicating the market remains hot and in-demand. For the second time in two months, the city’s housing inventory reached an all-time record. Data from the Northwest Illinois Alliance of Realtors shows...

BELOIT – Seven Leron White, 19, of Beloit, is accused of repeat second-degree recklessly endangering safety after allegedly crashing his SUV into a boulder in Eastlawn Cemetery fleeing police in April. He then ran off and jumped a fence toward Leeson Park to try to elude police. Just after midnight April 26, an officer

Ridott Corners is known for giant burgers, but a possible new menu addition has fans debating whether the restaurant should stick with tradition or try something different.