Rockford IL

(WIFR) - A new 30-minute program designed to offer solutions for the growing population of aging adults and their families will soon air on all Gray Media stations, including WIFR in Rockford. Aging Untold will debut Monday, March 2, and air weekdays at 3 p.m. on WIFR. Full episodes of...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — This week marks four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Rockford’s First Covenant Church continue to provide aid. “Thousands of lives have been lost in this process,” shared church member Sue Setter. The church shares a sister church in Kalynivka, Ukraine, where the church has direct...

Annawan lost to Forreston 52-44 on February 25 at the Alleman Sectional.

Don't tell the Jefferson J-Hawks that they can make a strong run in the postseason. They opened up regional action Wednesday night by defeating DeKalb on the Barbs home court 70-63.

The Catholic Diocese of Rockford has sent a letter to alumni and current student families of the Aquin Academy, formerly Aquin High School, announcing that they are considering closing the academy out right. According to the letter, the priests from four parishes supporting the school petitioned Bishop David J....

Rockford residents are fed up with illegal ATVs and dirt bikes on major streets. It’s illegal, dangerous, and the police are offering rewards for tips on offenders.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - If you’re looking for a new canine companion, Winnebago County Animal Services may be able to help. Due to a surge in the number of dogs it is caring for, Winnebago County Animal Services will hold a reduced-fee adoption event to help clear its shelter.

A Freeport woman faces a felony aggravated DUI charge after a Christmas Day crash in Sterling Township left a 4-year-old injured. Whiteside County Court documents reveal that Taylor Winston’s blood alcohol content was over 0.16 at the time of the incident, more than twice the legal limit. The crash has sparked...

Faced with full kennels, Winnebago County Animal Services is discounting dog adoptions to $50 for three days only.

Stellantis reported a $26.3 billion loss in 2025 due to a major strategic reset, resulting in no profit-sharing checks for UAW-represented employees and uncertainty for Belvidere Assembly Plant workers.