Ava Morris’ arm and bat lead Belvidere North to an impressive win at Hononegah
A sophomore took over a battle of the NIC-10's top two softball teams Wednesday afternoon. Belvidere North's Ava Morris pitched seven scoreless innings, and she hit a two-run homerun.
Rockford mayor establishes task force to to reduce pedestrian deaths
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara has announced a Pedestrian Safety Task Force to reduce the city's average of 22 traffic-related deaths per year.
Rockford man accused of stomping on a woman’s head
Stewart Coleman-White was arrested and charged with aggravated battery in a public place and domestic battery causing bodily harm after allegedly stomping on a woman's head and pushing her to the ground twice during a domestic argument.
Teachers claim Student Code of Conduct inspires mayhem at Rockford Public Schools
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Earlier in the 2024-2025 school year, a knife pushed one teacher to their boiling point inside Rockford Public Schools. “He had a knife in school. That’s a weapon,” claims the high school teacher – granted anonymity to protect their identity. A high schooler bringing a knife to school ignited...
Rising cost of groceries leads Rockford residents to farmers markets
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The rising cost of groceries has local farmers hoping community members rethink shopping in stores and opt to buy food at local markets. According to a WalletHub report, Illinois ranks 36 out of 50 for spending the most money on groceries with nearly 2% of many households’ median monthly...
First Beloit Daily News Invitational still ranks among the best
BELOIT — They still call it the Beloit Daily News Invitational track meet for tradition sake, but truth be told, the newspaper hasn’t been an actual sponsor now for several years. Since I was there at the start, covering the very first meet back in 1979, I’ll continue to appreciate Beloit Turner continuing to refer...
East High student claims she was given fentanyl-laced candy on school bus
A 14-year-old East High student suffered an overdose in class after she claims another student gave her a fentanyl-laced candy on the bus.
Police ticketing drops drastically in Rockford Public Schools
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - In the summer of 2024, student ticketing drew the gaze of civil rights concerns to Rockford Public Schools and the Rockford Police Department. Months later, any trace of the practice appears to have disappeared. Records requested from the Rockford Police reveal a 99% drop in student...
A Relished Surprise: Pecatonica’s Annual Memorial Day Parade Is Getting a Tasty Twist
Something frankly amazing is rolling into Pecatonica's annual Memorial Day Parade this year, and the sizzling surprise is definitely something you won't want to miss. My family moved to Pecatonica nearly 4 years ago, but for over 15 years before that I spent all my Memorial Days there for one big reason, the...
Community donations help mothers in need after experiencing domestic violence
A national campaign led by moving company Two Men and a Truck collected donations of toiletries and other essentials for mothers in shelters impacted by domestic violence, with the first round of donations being dropped off at Remedies Renewing Center in Rockford.
