Rockford IL

PEARL CITY, Ill. (WIFR) - The National Weather Service confirms an EF-1 tornado hit northwest of Pearl City on Wednesday. The NWS says the twister lasted from 7:39 to 7:43 p.m., hitting peak winds of up to 105 mph, going for 2.4 miles with a maximum width of 100 yards.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Officials in Rock County are providing free sand and sandbags for locals to protect their homes from a potential flood. Sand and sandbags will be available at the Newville Park and Ride and Rock Town Hall, officials say. Locals will need to bring their own shovels,...

NEWVILLE, Wis. -- A slow-no-wake speed restriction was placed on the entire Rock River on Thursday, the Rock County Sheriff's Office said.

BELOIT, Wis. -- A recount of the Rock County District 8 supervisor flipped the winner to Bryce O'Leary.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A Mexican national twice deported from the U.S. was sentenced to about 14 years in federal prison for leading a cocaine trafficking conspiracy and illegally re-entering the country, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin said. Ruben Salgado-Espinoza, 51, was sentenced...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Following the recent severe storms and heavy rainfall, no wake restrictions are in effect for the Rock River in Winnebago County, according to the sheriff’s office. With high water levels and large debris creating dangerous conditions, boaters are strongly encouraged to stay off the river...

BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - Sandbag materials are available for people who live in Beloit, in case of any flooding. City of Beloit announced Thursday that sand and sandbags can be picked up at Telfer Park, at 2101 Cranston Road. People will need to bring their own shovels and make the bags themselves. Residents were asked to only take what they need.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Tad More Tailoring celebrates the grand opening of its new location on Thursday, marking an important milestone for the business. A video with related coverage is attached to this article. At 11 a.m., April 16, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place outside the business’ second location at...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A man faces charges nearly six years after a man was killed in a shooting at a Rockford barber shop. Delaneo Love, 39, is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. On June 6, 2020,...

FORRESTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Forrestville Valley School District residents had a chance to weigh in Wednesday night on a proposed $10 million facility expansionan at Forreston Junior/Senior High School. The district’s Board of Education held a public hearing to gather input on a plan to sell bonds to fund the...