Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The last week of yard waste pickup may be delayed by one day, Rockford officials announced Monday. Rock River Disposal notified the city that most Monday, Dec. 1, yard waste routes will be delayed by up to one day. As a result, residents with yard waste pickup on Tuesday, Wednesday and...

Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — Ariana Sheehan from BestReviews has some great Cyber Monday deals that are happening right now. These include the 10 in 1 game table which is great for kids. With this table by Tzumi, you can easily switch between games like Foosball, Ping Pong, Chess, Checkers, Bowling, and more. It’s portable...

ROCKFORD — City Council members on Monday gave liquor license approval to two new downtown venues coming in early 2026. Aldermen voted 12-1 to OK a liquor license for Palace Wine Bar, 202 N. Main St., and 12-1 in favor of one for Cahoots Rockford, 505 N. Madison St. Alderman Frank Beach, who commonly votes against...

ROCKFORD, IL — Wintry storms and frigid conditions are in the forecast this week threatening to dump an additional up to 4 inches across the region before temperatures plummet. On the heels of a near-record November snowstorm this past weekend, the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather warning from 2...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A house fire Monday morning causes tens of thousands of dollars in damage, Cherry Valley fire officials say. Around 9:30 a.m. Dec. 1, multiple fire crews were called to the 6100 block of Mission Trail in Rockford for a report of a house fire with someone possibly trapped inside. When...

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Illinois ends its 1% statewide grocery tax — but over half the municipalities, including many around Rockford, are keeping it in place.

It was 15-year-old Josh Pfluger, who was in the final stages of becoming an Eagle Scout, who came up with the design that would save wait times at O'Hare.

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WIFR) - A man from Florida admits to a violent domestic assault that took place back in March in Beloit. Aaron Carter, 52, was charged with four felonies: substantial battery, theft from person and two counts of victim intimidation. On March 16, Carter was in Beloit for a...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Bright lights illuminate a Freeport man’s basement as he turns a Christmas movie into reality. Mark Netherland takes holiday spirit to the next level by creating the ultimate Christmas village. One step into the winter wonderland is guaranteed to make your jaw drop. The 20-by-8-foot...

It's not just a flurry; this weekend's storm blanketed the region, leaving behind a winter wonderland—and a lot of shoveling for weary residents.