Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — As Rockford grapples with the future of its west side, a long-shuttered hospital has become the focal point of a community-driven redevelopment effort. The former Rockford Memorial Hospital, closed by Mercyhealth in July, may soon be reborn as a neighborhood hub under the stewardship of...

Stellantis revealed a massive investment plan on Tuesday, detailing its intent to boost production facilities across four Midwest states, including the previously shuttered Belvidere plant in Illinois, as part of a broader effort to increase U.S. manufacturing output by 50% over the next four years. Marking the...

Thanks to their students’ “amazing hard work“ during the Fun Run fundraiser, Shirland Community Consolidated School District #134 was able to purchase brand new soccer goals for our school. The students are excited to start using them for gym, recess, and community recreation. Shirland also recently received a $2,500...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Veterans and community members are gathering at Embassy Suites Saturday November 1 for Rockford’s annual Veterans Dinner. The tradition has been celebrated for more than 80 years. The event includes a social hour at 5:30 p.m., and dinner at 6:45 p.m. “The Veterans Dinner is...

Weather-wise, trick-or-treating in recent years hasn’t been too problematic. Not since Rockford observed it’s snowiest Halloween on record back in 2019 where the airport picked up 3.1″. This year’s edition of the spooky holiday begins with some sunshine, with clouds gradually gathering up as the afternoon...

Authorities have charged Kiefer Hackler, 24, of Rockford with crimes related to pedophilia.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A teenager suffered a serious gunshot wound Saturday evening, according to the Rockford Police Department. Officers were called before 8:40 p.m. to the 1000 block of Harlem Boulevard. Police say a 13-year-old had a serious but non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The department adds no further...

A 13-year-old was shot in Rockford, Illinois on Saturday evening as a result of a domestic incident, and is currently in the hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

On October 30, 2025, the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District in northern Illinois announced the addition of two new fire trucks, Engine 1 and Engine 2. The vehicles are Rosenbauer COMMANDER pumpers. Each truck has a 1,500-GPM Waterous pump, a 1,000-gallon water tank, and a 30-gallon foam tank.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Valorie Corsolini sees a future for the Veterans Drop-in Center on Rockford’s south side. “My vision for the center is to make sure that it’s open,” said Corsolini. She spoke to WIFR nearly a day after stepping up to lead the center as interim director.