Rockford IL

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.

In a world where lunch can mean so much more, meet the lunch lady who’s making a big difference at Parker Early Education Center.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - After a lengthy construction process, Springfield Ave. reopens from Safford Rd. to Kilburn Avenue. The $3.9M project replaced the bridge over Kent Creek’s north fork as part of IDOT’s six-year Rebuild Illinois project. Construction first began on April 14, 2025, completely closing Safford Rd....

(WIFR) - Clocks will fall back hour when Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday. While this means an extra hour of sleep, it can also disrupt circadian rhythms and routines. UW Health says sleep supports leaning, emotional regulation and overall well-being. While daylight can impact mood and mental health for kids and...