Rockford IL

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.

ROCKFORD — A painting discovered in Rockford that offered a Polish community the first proof of a little known story from World War II has been returned home. Tim Prince and Sarah Thistle, the owners of Scavanged Parts antiques and oddities shop at 1001 Charles St., flew to Bialystok, Poland, this fall to personally...

Orentho Hurd, 30, has been convicted in connection with a shooting at a FasFuel gas station in 2021.

The City of South Beloit (and other nearby municipalities) have declared a snow emergency for Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 2 p.m. until Sunday. November 30, 2025 at noon. That means don’t park on the street until it’s over. This includes trash cans and recycling carts. If you don’t pay attention, your vehicle could...

It is Thanksgiving week, and so that would seem a good topic to consider. How thankful are you? What are you thankful for? Are you more inclined to find things to be grateful for or to find things to grumble about? All good questions as we consider giving thanks. Some...

Unity and Byron delivered a championship matchup for the ages, breaking 10 records in a 56-50 Byron win. The Rockets’ passing attack and the Tigers’ rushing game rewrote IHSA history. Unity's Dane Eisenmenger avoids a sack attempt from Byron's Zion Gautier during first quarter action in the Class...

A recent post on social media has sparked a lively discussion about local activities in Rockford, particularly for those interested in board games and Dungeons and Dragons (DND). The original poster, a 35-year-old non-drinker, is new to the area and looking for suggestions on where to spend their free time. The post...