Surgeon Pleads Not Guilty to Killings of His Ex-Wife, Her Dentist Husband
A grand jury indicted McKee in the double homicide last week
Rockford’s Favorite Night Out Restaurants According to Locals
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, and Rockford in the middle of a deep freeze, folks will be looking to get out and maybe hit up a restaurant for dinner as soon as we thaw out, of course. A Facebook Question Sparked A Big Rockford Restaurant Debate. So when...
Study aims to answer whether Rockford needs more hotel rooms
Rockford could commission a $40,000 market and feasibility study to assess the city's hotel market, determine if there is demand for additional hotels and, if so, where they ought to be located. Community & Economic Development Director Sarah Leys said the proposal was in part prompted by the success of the 160-room...
Jury begins deliberations after closing arguments in Duane Meyer murder trial
The case against Duane Meyer was handed to a jury on Monday afternoon, following sharply contrasting closing arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys in a packed Ogle County courtroom.
Beloved Country Music Star Is Hitting the Road for a Major 2026 Tour
Beloved country music star Mitchell Tenpenny is officially hitting the road in a big way in 2026. The multi-platinum artist has announced his new headlining run, the Speed of Light Tour, which will stretch across much of the year and launch February 6 in Rockford, Illinois, at Hard Rock Live Rockford. More dates are...
Illinois Restaurant Named Home of One of America’s Best Lasagnas
A Chicago restaurant was named home to one of America’s top 20 lasagnas, earning national praise for its classic Bolognese dish.
Police: 2 dead after shooting at Rochelle apartment, investigation underway
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - Rochelle police investigate the deaths of two people Monday at an apartment complex. Just after 6:30 a.m., Jan. 26, officers were called to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of McConaughy Avenue in Rochelle. When they arrived, police say they found a 27-year-old...
Two teens accused in 2024 Rockford robbery killing face adult murder charges
Two teenagers accused of helping plan an armed robbery that led to the killing of a Rockford 17‑year‑old are now facing murder charges as adults, more than a year after the fatal shooting.
Stellantis pushes back Belvidere assembly plant reopening to 2028, UAW says
Stellantis has delayed the reopening of the Belvidere Assembly Plant, possibly until June 2028, according to union representatives.
Rockford’s Veteran Drop-In Center hosts prime rib dinner for local veterans
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - To show appreciation for stateline veterans, the Veteran’s Drop-In Center holds a special dinner event on Monday. At 4 p.m., Jan. 26, the center will host a prime rib dinner with all the accompaniments at 1539 S. 4th Street in Rockford. Veterans can come to the center to relax, socialize and...
