Rockford IL

Illinois residents and businesses in 11 counties affected by spring and early summer storms can now request waivers of tax penalties and interest if severe weather prevented them from filing or paying on time. The relief applies to income, withholding, sales, specialty, and excise taxes for individuals and businesses i

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A man who has been at large for more than five years has been arrested, police say. Isaiah Rucker, 29, of Freeport, was arrested in California, according to the Rockford Police Department. No other new information was included. He is charged with first degree murder for...

ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - A 63-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night following a multi-agency drug investigation in Ogle County. Harvey D. Haars, of Rochelle, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) with intent to deliver, unlawful possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) and unlaw

ROCKFORD — A new downtown wine bar that will have weekly jazz nights and showcases of local musical talent opens Thursday night in downtown. Palace Wine Bar, 202 N. Main St., has been in the works since owners Mark Podemski and Lucretia Ristin purchased the former Palace Shoe Repair and adjacent Downtown Shoes & Boutiq

JANESVILLE — The Party for Socialism & Liberation has announced it will be holding a protest Friday at 6 p.m. at the grass field across from the Dawson Softball Complex. The event comes after recent incidents in Beloit and Janesville involving ICE agents, including an apparent vehicle crash that came during an ICE inve

More than four decades after the murder of 17-year-old Louise Betts, newly highlighted court records have revealed a disturbing chapter in the case that remained largely unknown to the public.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A local restaurant steps in to help those impacted by the recent closure of several Beef-a-Roo locations around the Rockford area. On Saturday, July 11, and Tuesday, July 14, Tom and Jerry’s will hold open interviews, with the main focus to hire Beef-a-Roo employees. “In...

Good evening, Wisconsin. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Isolated storms are possible through early tonight, so keep an eye out for brief downpours. There will be plenty of dry time to enjoy, not just tonight but the next several days. Tempera

Humidity increases, with scattered showers and storms Thursday.

ROCKFORD,Ill (WTVO) — Local teachers in Winnebago and Boone County are now eligible to apply for the Golden Apple Foundation’s grant program. Teachers can apply for and receive up to $450 in classroom support funds. Larger grants for school-wide initiatives are also available, providing a significant opportunity for...