Thousands gather in Rockford for “No Kings” rally, part of nationwide protests
Local families enjoy Easter festivities at Boone County Museum of History in Belvidere. Boone County Museum of History held an Easter event for families on Sunday with a visit from the Easter Bunny, among other festivities. Beloit Historical Society unveils exhibit celebrating Miss Beloit program. Updated: Mar. 23,...
Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge to rock the Coronado Theater in September
Folk-rock artist Melissa Etheridge is set to play the Coronado Performing Arts Center in September.
Rockford piano teacher celebrates nearly 80-year career
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - When you enter Merle Langs’ home, beautiful grand pianos greet you. Every pluck of a key is a memory in Langs’ long career as a piano teacher and composer. Even at 89-years-old, she shares her passion nearly every day. “I teach gifted children and...
Lane Closures Begin This Monday on Major Rockford Street for Resurfacing
A key Rockford roadway is about to face significant traffic disruptions as crews begin resurfacing work on Monday (3/30). According to a press release from the City of Rockford's Public Works office, drivers in the city are being warned to prepare for delays as resurfacing work begins on Newburg Road.
Goodbye Louise, Hello ‘Unnamed’: New falcon in downtown Rockford signals rebound for once-endangered species
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - John Longhenry positions his camera atop a car door. The lens reaching nearly a foot long points toward downtown Rockford’s former news tower. The birder of roughly three decades awaits the appearance of peregrine falcons residing on the building’s eighth floor ledge. “You get...
Rock County officials name second NaturPak employee who died after explosion
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Rock County officials formally identified the second NaturPak employee who died after an explosion at the facility on March 18. Laurance A. Perkins, 38, died at a hospital on Tuesday, the Rock County Medical Examiner said Friday. Perkins’ cause and manner of death are still being...
Rockford man sentenced to 6 months in jail for crack cocaine possession
Devin Mitchell, 25, of Rockford, IL, was sentenced to 6 months in jail and 2 years of probation after pleading guilty to possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.
Illinois NICU Nurse Spreads the Joy of Easter with Custom Costumes for the Hospital’s...
Joann Gorsline, a Mercyhealth Neonatal Intensive Care nurse, has been designing outfits for the tiniest patients for 10 years
Acclaimed Chicago folk singer to perform at No Kings Rockford
ROCKFORD, IL — Internationally acclaimed folk singer and songwriter Mark Dvorak will perform at Rockford's No Kings rally on March 28. Dvorak, known as "Chicago's Troubadour," has strong ties to the Rockford area dating back to 1983 with the Rockford Folk Festival. "We could not be more excited to have him join us...
Rockford teen accused of having stolen handgun with defaced serial number
Rockford teen accused of having stolen handgun with defaced serial number.
