Hispanic Heritage Month in Rockford: Campos, Cruzes made significant contributions
How much do you know about the history of Hispanic and Latino culture and community in Rockford? In recognition of National Hispanic...
Rock House Kids celebrates 25 years of service
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A local non-profit, Rock House Kids (RHK), is celebrating its 25th anniversary. RHK hosted its Streets and Sweets fundraiser Thursday...
Capri rises from the ashes in Loves Park
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The wait is almost over... The highly anticipated Italian restaurant Capri is about to open its doors two years...
Non-profit group hosts Janesville PD’s fundraiser for new K9, equipment
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - The Janesville Police Department is partnering with a nonprofit to fundraise $50,000 to buy a new K9, training and gear,...
Lakeside’s Gebhart wins RVC meet by 1 shot; Cambridge claims team championship
JANESVILLE — Lakeside Lutheran senior Reagan Gebhart fired the low round of the day, carding a 79 to win Thursday’s Rock Valley Conference...
‘It hit my soul:’ Rockford council member, cancer survivor encourages Black women to participate...
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The American Cancer Society recently launched VOICES of Black Women; a study aimed at learning how to improve survival rates...
William and Gayle Keefer Nature Reserve in Rockton opens to the public
ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Seven years after a Rockton property was donated to the Natural Land Institute, it opens to the public. On Thursday,...
Spreading awareness for homeless pets in need on Remember Me Thursday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), approximately 6.3 million pets enter U.S. animal...
City of Rockford sees largest unemployment decrease in Illinois
(WIFR) - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announces an increase in nonfarm jobs in eight metropolitan areas and a decrease in unemployment...
IDOT needs snow, ice removal crews
(WIFR) - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) held an open house Thursday for anyone interested in joining its snow and ice removal crews...
