Rockford IL

Lindy and Jake arrived at the Rockton American Legion early Thursday morning. With turkeys in the oven, potatoes on the boil, and stuffing and mac and cheese to be prepared closer to service, they got to work prepping the pumpkin pies. Cutting one pie at home can be quick work....

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - With forecasts pointing toward a significant snow event Saturday, many in the Forest City are getting ready. Rockford resident Pricilla McKinney says her family can’t wait for the flakes to fly. “We’ve got our shovels. We’ve also put in a big grocery order, extra water,...

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.

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....

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...

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...

Our Thanksgiving weekend is shaping up to be an active one. Meteorologist DJ Baker takes a look at a busy weekend ahead below.

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 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...

Starting January 1, 2026, Illinois will eliminate its 1% statewide grocery tax.