Rockford IL

OREGON, Ill. (WIFR) - A 69-year-old woman was arrested Saturday night after a traffic stop in Oregon. Tanya M. Brooks, of Dixon, faces charges of possession of a controlled substance (amphetamine), possession of a controlled substance (crack/cocaine), possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis outside...

There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you step into a genuine small-town diner – the kind where the coffee mugs have a reassuring heft and the griddle has decades of seasoning built into its surface. Cherry Valley Cafe in Cherry Valley, Illinois, is precisely this...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Two pencils hang from Chloe Roper’s ears. Once a student of Rockford Public Schools, she returned as a proud educator — showing her love with lively earrings. “When I was little, I thought there were three jobs. I could either be a police officer,...

Susan Rhodes, the woman who was responsible for a two-month-long, region-wide search after going missing in June following an alleged hit-and-run incident, has agreed to a plea deal.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Time is running out to get to see ‘All Aglow’ at Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens. With more than half a million lights wrapped around trees, shrubs, and pathways, this is a sight you won’t want to miss. Visitors can enjoy the sparkling holiday...

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Doggo Sit Stay and Play got a head start on New Year’s Eve with its annual Pre-Pawty. The event gave dog owners and animal lovers a chance to celebrate together with treats, playtime, and a festive atmosphere. One of the highlights was the tennis...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Families filled the Burpee Museum of Natural History this weekend for its annual Holocene Holiday: an event focused on life during the Ice Age and how it connects to the world today. The event features interactive stations throughout the museum, including hands-on learning about Ice Age...

(WIFR) - It’s been a foggy and gloomy day across the stateline and that will last through the evening and overnight. Low level moisture has been abundant allowing fog to form across the region and it will become even denser tonight. We could see areas of fog where visibility is less than a quarter of a mile, so if...

Normal U-High’s big second quarter led to a win over Pecatonica in round one of the State Farm Holiday Classic 69-43. The Pioneers outscored the Indians 23-5 in the second period, growing their lead from 10 up to 28 at the break. U-High plays SJO at Normal West at 5:30 tomorrow in round two.

Rockford's newest soccer team drew in a big crowd at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two Friday night, but it couldn't deliver a win.