Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Thousands of eager students and members of the public took a walk through the past Saturday at Midway Village’s Civil War Day. From fashion of the 1860s, to telegraph communication and sword drilling, there was plenty of historical education to go around, especially involving Rockford’s very own Camp Fuller.

Sometimes the most incredible things are hiding in plain sight, and the Black Hawk Statue in Oregon, Illinois is exactly that kind of surprise. This 48-foot concrete giant stands watch over the Rock River valley, and when you first lay eyes on it, your brain will struggle to process just how massive it really is.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful, in partnership with Goodwill of Northern Illinois, held multiple clothing drives Saturday throughout the area. On May 9, residents came down to either the Roscoe, Loves Park or Rockford Blain’s Farm and Fleet site to donate unwanted clothes and other items....

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An annual truck driving competition Saturday showcased some of the region’s most talented drivers and put their skills to the test. More than 60 drivers showed up May 9 for the 40th Annual Professional Truck Driving Competition in Rockford. Rock River Valley Traffic Club puts on the event each year at Maggio’s Truck Center, 4752 Baxter Road.

ILLINOIS — A review of available 2025-26 Illinois public school calendars shows a number of districts plan to finish classes during May 2026, although many others continue into early June because of state attendance requirements and built-in emergency days. Among the districts ending particularly early is Waukegan Community Unit...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Forest City Nurse Honor Guard filled a local assisted living facility Friday with red capes, nursing caps and applause to honor retired nurses during National Nurses Week. The group visited Wesley Willows in Rockford to hold a “Living Tribute” ceremony. Residents, families and nurses from...

Ogle County police issued a community alert Saturday after a known gang member stole a vehicle, ran from police, and fled to Rockford.

Rockton Pelican Fest 2026 will celebrate the return of migratory American White Pelicans to northern Illinois with wildlife education, family activities, and conservation-focused events.

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and the annual return of the American White Pelicans with other migrating birds to the Rock River region when you attend Rockton Pelican Fest, a free, family friendly festival on Saturday, May 16th from 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Natural Land Institute, Sinnissippi...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The world of Pokémon goes beyond colorful critters on pieces of paper. The trading card game is just a nook of that world, but it’s a big reason why Pokémon has become what it is today.