Black Friday: Busy but Manageable Amidst Storms and Kindness
Are you curious about the state of Black Friday crowds? A user on social media recently posted a query asking for insights on the crowd situation on Black Friday. They wanted to run a regular errand but were hesitant due to the potential for overwhelming crowds.
Missing Illinois teen found 350 miles from home in Ste. Genevieve man’s apartment: Police
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) -A Ste. Genevieve man was charged Wednesday after investigators found a missing Rockford, Illinois, teen in his apartment. Ste. Genevieve Prosecutors charged 26-year-old Sean N. Coffey with four counts of second-degree statutory rape. Coffey is being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond....
A Winter Storm will bring significant snow to the stateline starting early Saturday
Increasing clouds, with snow moving in after midnight. Blowing snow Sunday, with dropping temperatures overnight. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It was a great way to end the weekend, as a brief period of sunshine took over our skies allowing daytime highs to reach the lower half of the 30s, after a very cold start with...
Exploring Affordable and Convenient Airport Transportation Options
Navigating the best way to get to the airport can be a daunting task, especially when considering factors such as cost, convenience, and safety. A social media user recently inquired about alternatives to the $30 Coach bus ride to the airport, citing the cost as a potential issue, particularly when traveling with a...
Tracking an active Thanksgiving weekend ahead for the stateline
Our Thanksgiving weekend is shaping up to be an active one. Meteorologist DJ Baker takes a look at a busy weekend ahead below.
What to know before you Stroll on State – GoRockford keeps eye on winter...
ROCKFORD — The city’s biggest holiday festival is set to take over downtown on Saturday, but organizers are keeping an eye on the expected winter storm. Stroll on State is scheduled for 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in the heart of downtown. It’s proceeded by the Dasher Dash 5K at noon.
815 Ale Fest 2026: Early Bird Sale!
815 Ale Fest returns to the Tebala Event Center on Saturday, January 31st for a day of samples and tastes from breweries near and far!. This event sells out every year, but you can get in on the 815 Ale Fest Early Bird Sale and you’ll not only secure you’re ticket before it’s too late, but you’ll save too! We’re...
Illinois’ grocery tax ends Jan. 1, but many northern Illinois shoppers won’t see savings
Starting January 1, 2026, Illinois will eliminate its 1% statewide grocery tax.
LIST: Snow emergencies declared for Rockford area, 6″ to 10″ expected
With all of northern Illinois placed under a Winter Storm Warning, municipalities are declaring snow emergencies ahead of the forecasted 6" to 10" of snow expected to fall on Saturday.
WIFR FastCast – 1p.m. Nov. 26
Headlines: ComEd prepares for severe weather, several Rockford roads close for Stroll on State and the rescue mission gives out Thanksgiving meals.
