Rockford IL

Heavy storms are triggering rapid flooding across Rockford and surrounding areas, with rivers expected to rise and roads becoming dangerous overnight.

The Winnebago County Coroner's Office has identified a man who was found in a wooded area in South Beloit on Tuesday April, 14.

David Peterson, the owner of M & M Dari Ripple in South Beloit, is currently in Vanderbilt University Hospital in Tennessee because he needs a heart transplant. Their Facebook post says, "All of our family is involved in helping out, including our parents, our kids, and of course, our incredible staff. Our daily operations will go on as scheduled, but in case you notice things...

Flood Watch through Wednesday night. Showers this morning then scattered showers and a few thunderstorms late morning/early afternoon. Severe storms are possible late afternoon/evening. Storm Prediction Center has put us in the Slight Risk zone (level 2 on a 1 to 5 scale). Strong winds, hail, flooding rain, and a slight risk of tornadoes will be on the table. Highs today in...

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Rockford Police have identified a suspect in a 2021 shooting that left one person dead.

STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Drivers are asked to find an alternate route while crews work to clear storm damage on Illinois Route 73. The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office reports Illinois Route 73 between Dublin and Pearl City roads is closed. The closure is expected to last for “some time” Wednesday, April 15.

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Royal Oaks Antiques & Collectibles, 101 E. Spring Street in Freeport, picks up the pieces after storms rolled through Stephenson County Tuesday night. Photos from the area show a fallen facade and crumbling exterior. The city shared Spring Street between State and Adams avenues is closed...

A man in the Winnebago County Jail awaiting trial for a 2022 murder case gets handed another murder charge.

Tornado siren concerns are back in Winnebago County as some systems still are not working and no timeline has been given for repairs.