Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — “Overtime” was in playoff mode Friday night for the opening night of the IHSA playoffs. Harlem advanced, but Jefferson did not from the NIC-10. The Big Northern Conference’s top two teams Byron and Dixon rolled to big wins. Marengo bowed out in 4A. We also look ahead to some of Saturday’s...

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- The University of St. Francis varsity men's bowling team came away with a fourth-place finish among 11 squads competing at the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Great Lakes Open on Saturday, while its reserve squad also placed fourth following seven traditional and 16 Baker games. The...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - There’s progress made to redevelop the former Mercyhealth Rockton Avenue hospital campus, according to the site’s buyers. With plans to revitalize the large west side property, pastors Melvin and Sheila Brown say they appreciate all the community support and input. Saturday they hosted a...

The following University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students are among the more than 4,300 Warhawks who are first-generation college students at the Whitewater and Rock County campuses:. 53190 Whitewater, WI: Rori Nikole, whose major is Communication at UW-Whitewater. 53190 Whitewater, WI: Stephanie Hensel, whose major...

Belvidere North's Ben Bucher selected our 'Overtime' Athlete of the Week.

As the curtain rises on a new concert series, many are buzzing about the music, the atmosphere, and those sweet 80s tunes.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It was another cool day across the stateline, as temperatures remained slightly below average for this time of year, as we were in and out of clouds and sunshine for much of the afternoon. Heading into the evening, our skies will go from partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with a few sprinkles...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A United States aerospace engineering and manufacturing company, whose global headquarters is in Rockford, acquired a Michigan-based manufacturer. Kaney Aerospace now owns BGT Aerospace: A company established in 2017 making ball screws and actuation components for military and commercial...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Drivers who use part of Ridge Avenue in Rockford will need to find another way. Starting Monday, the city’s water division will close the 1300 block of Ridge Avenue at Auburn Street to repair water services. This will impact traffic heading south. For those living...

The Harvard Fire Protection District said the crash happened shortly after 4 p.m.