13 Wisconsin Supper Clubs Locals Say Are Mandatory Once The Weather Turns Cold
As the chill of winter settles over Wisconsin, locals flock to the cozy confines of classic supper clubs. These establishments, rich in history and tradition, offer warmth and comfort alongside hearty meals. Here are 13 supper clubs that Wisconsinites swear by when the temperatures drop. Buckhorn Supper Club –...
Small Business Saturday faces weather challenges
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Heavy snowfall across Rockford Saturday kept many shoppers’ home and left local small businesses without the usual boost they count on during one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. Small business Saturday typically brings steady crowds to locally owned stores, but today’s storm...
22-year-old dies in early morning accident in Rockford
A 22-year-old man has died following a crash early Saturday morning.
Stroll on State will end earlier as snow forces more last-minute changes
ROCKFORD — Stroll on State will end two hours earlier than scheduled as last-minute changes are put in place due to snow. The event will now conclude after the tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. at Main and Elm streets near the BMO Center. The fireworks, initially planned to go forward, have been canceled after the...
16-year-old Polo teen faces DUI charges after brief police chase
A 16-year-old teen was arrested for drunk driving and fleeing police after refusing to pull over and leading Ogle County authorities on a brief pursuit on Friday.
State Patrol encourages safe driving as winter storm hits Southern Wisconsin
JANESVILLE (WMTV)— As snow falls on Saturday, officials are warning drivers to take it slow as road conditions continue to change. This comes after a crash on I-39/90 southbound near Janesville closed lanes for nearly two hours Saturday morning before clearing. The Wisconsin State Patrol reported the crash happened...
Man, 22, dies in single-car crash in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A crash early Saturday morning in Rockford claims the life of a 22-year-old man. Just after 3 a.m. Nov. 29, officers said a man had life-threatening injuries after a single-car crash in the 4500 block of Newburg Road. Around 11 a.m. police said the 22-year-old died...
Consistent snowfall through Saturday with dangerous travel conditions
Snow showers have become more widespread throughout the morning across the state line, as of 12 a.m. light snow began falling in Rockford, but as we head into the 6 o’clock hour heavier snow showers are now visible on satellite and radar. This is best noted by the dark blue color contours pushing into Freeport....
Snow-or-shine: Rockford’s Stroll on State Christmas celebration continues despite snowfall
Rockford's annual Stroll on State Christmas celebration will go on this weekend, with certain adjustments, as the city experiences significant snowfall on Saturday.
Rockford plumbing company’s ‘bubbly’ idea to debut in Stroll on State parade
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As the community gets ready for Rockford’s 13th Stroll on State, Pearson Plumbing, Heating, & Pest Control prepares for the annual tradition by building its first bathtub float. Plumber J.R. Nelson and his wife Debbie, are building the float. In just 24 hours, the team...
