Rockford IL

TOWN OF FULTON, Wis. — A man was hospitalized following a gunshot wound that he sustained nearly two hours into the new year, according to the Rock County Sheriff's Office.

Happy New Year! A strong cold front sweeping through Wednesday afternoon gave us one last chance for snow before we turned the page on 2025. In the end, the Rockford Airport ended up with 0.1″. The passage of this cold front will spell cooler times for the start of 2026, much cooler than the 50° weather we saw this...

Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — A 19-year-old was taken to the hospital after being shot Wednesday night in Rockford. Police posted to X, the man was shot multiple times at the gas station at 2211 Charles Street around midnight. At last check, the man was in critical condition. No other information was released at this time.

With the new year just a few days away, some are looking for a fresh start. "Dry January" is a trend encouraging people to take a break from alcohol for the month.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Alcohol can be a key ingredient during New Year’s Eve festivities. But, this does not give party-goers the okay to drink and drive. Many may prefer a free ride or low-cost ride share option over facing thousands of dollars in court fines. As people across...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Cutting out alcohol is the third most common choice for a New Year’s resolution, according to Civic Science. For most, this is a safe resolution, but for those with an alcohol dependence, it could lead to a trip to the emergency room. From January 2021...

MOUNT MORRIS, Ill. (WIFR) - A Mount Morris man faces multiple drug charges after police search a home Monday night. Clinton Cleveland, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Around 8 p.m.,...

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - After decades of serving the State of Illinois and the stateline, one of Winnebago County’s longest tenured attorneys cleans out her office this week to enter retirement. Margie O’Connor spent decades serving as Deputy State’s Attorney before transitioning to a new role as Assistant...

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Donald Czyzyk sprinkles fried onions atop a mac and cheese bowl featuring pulled pork. He claims the dish is one of the best selling at Sassy Mac Boys, his restaurant in Machesney Park. “I’ve owned businesses since I was 16 years old,” said Czyzyk, “I...

ROCKTON — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday that the work to replace the Illinois Route 2 bridges over the Rock River is done. It’s a key milestone for the project, which still has some remaining demolition and road resurfacing work before it’s complete. The...