Beloit Farmers’ Market hosts weekly winter market
BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - Downtown Beloit Association hosts a weekly Winter Crafter and Farmers’ Market for the community. From 9 a.m. to noon, every Saturday through April, a farmers’ market will be held in downtown Beloit at 557 E. Grand Avenue. Vendors set up inside with a number...
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful offers Christmas tree recycling across Rockford area
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) is running its annual Christmas tree recycling program across Rockford and nearby communities, providing a network of drop-off sites for real trees and offering free mulch at multiple locations while supplies last. The initiative diverts trees from...
Deaths of two adults under investigation in Rock County, Wisconsin
Police in Rock County are investigating the death of two adults who were found dead inside a home in Magnolia on Friday.
People Drive From All Over Illinois To Eat At This Hole-In-The-Wall Irish Restaurant
Hidden along Burlington Avenue in Brookfield sits a treasure that has Illinois residents gladly burning gas in pursuit of authentic Irish cuisine. Irish Times may not catch your eye from the street, but locals know this unassuming establishment houses culinary magic worth crossing county lines to experience. The...
Rockford woman arrested for car theft warrant from New Orleans
DEKALB COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford resident was taken into custody for a warrant from New Orleans PD, after a traffic stop. Raina Bradley, 22, faces charges for a warrant for theft of a motor vehicle and for driving without a valid license. Around 1 a.m., Dec. 27, Dekalb...
Another foggy night ahead with a wild end to the weekend
Another round of fog is in the forecast for our last weekend of 2025. Meteorologist DJ Baker takes a look at how long the fog will stick around Saturday and tracks a very active Sunday below.
Rockford-area lawmakers support Illinois NICU Leave Law
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Illinois workers with a newborn in a neonatal intensive care unit will soon have additional access to job-protected, unpaid leave. It’s through House Bill 2978, dubbed the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act (NICLA), that takes effect January 1. “Employers with 16 to 50 employees,...
Relentless defense carries Byron to a win against Pecatonica at the Dixon Classic
Many folks believe the Byron Lady Tigers are the favorites to emerge as champions of the girls' Dixon Christmas Classic.
Consumers cautioned to return gifts quickly as return windows shorten
Cherry Valley, Ill (WTVO) — Shoppers are heading back to Cherryvale Mall to return gifts following the Christmas holiday, with many reporting smooth experiences during the process. Dennis Horton from the Better Business Bureau cautioned consumers about the growing challenges of return policies. He emphasized that...
Rockford Public Schools teachers fight for raises as concerns surround new superintendent’s salary
The district's incoming superintendent could earn more than Governor JB Pritzker while some teachers work a second job to make ends meet.
