Prosecutors allege couple tied to hazmat investigation tried to poison man’s ex-girlfriends
MADISON, Wis. — Prosecutors alleged the man and woman charged from the recent hazmat searches around town were trying to kill off the man’s ex-girlfriends.
Tracking strong to severe storms followed by summer-like heat
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Warm and muggy weather moves in to the region over the next few days, leading to the potential of strong to severe thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday, along with locally heavy rainfall. What’s Coming Up... Wednesday looks like the most likely day to see severe storms...
Opinion: We Started Grouping Students by Reading Ability vs. Grade. Here’s What Happened
If you had walked into the classrooms at my Rockford, Illinois, elementary school a few years ago, you would have seen something very different from what happens there today. Back then, like many schools, students stayed in their grade-level classrooms throughout the day, and we delivered reading instruction...
Garage fire in Rockford displaces family of four
A Rockford man was able to escape a fire that started while he was working on his car in his garage, but the fire spread and ultimately caused $50,000 worth of damage.
Portillo’s Just Dropped Breakfast at 5 More Spots in Illinois
You know that eventually, we'll get this out here in Rockford. When I initially shared the news with you, I thought, "This is going to be big, and it's only a matter of time." Portillo’s Expands Breakfast Test Across Chicagoland. What I'm saying is that things must be going...
A hot and humid Tuesday ahead with multiple storm chances looming
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It’s been pleasant but warm so far today across the stateline. You can defiantly feel the humidity in the air with dew points sitting in the mid-60s. Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s this afternoon with a good amount of sunshine expected.
Burton Street standoff: Rockford police deal with barricaded suspect
Rockford Police are currently engaged in a standoff with a barricaded man in the 1500 block of Burton Street.
Two Rockford Teens Arrested for Home Invasion on London Avenue
Rockford Teens Arrested After Home Invasion on London Avenue It’s the kind of headline you never want to read, especially […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Community celebrates new playground and splash station in Loves Park
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - A new playground and splash station is officially open behind Mercyhealth Sportscore Two. The community celebrated the new equipment June 17 with free snow cones and a short ceremony at 8800 E. Riverside Boulevard in Loves Park. The park includes a new playground surrounded by...
Jersey Mike’s and new Mediterranean restaurant coming to Loves Park
Jersey Mike's is poised to open a new sandwich shop location in the Rockford area, alongside a new restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine.
