Rockford IL

With April marking Alcohol Awareness Month, Remedies CEO Gary Halbach stopped by WIFR studios this week to talk about Alcohol misuse.

Most college softball teams would take a record of 42-3 and run with it. That’s where Rock Valley College’s record sits after the Golden Eagles swept a doubleheader from Harper College Monday.

A woman has been arrested in connection with an alleged arson on Crosby Street in Rockford. An arson investigation by the Rockford Fire Department has led to the arrest of a 42-year-old woman accused of intentionally setting a March house fire on Crosby Street. According to the press release, authorities...

3:30 p.m. Fastcast - Teen charged in deadly crash, UW Health facility focuses on organ donation.

Boone County schools are hiring! If you love helping students grow and want steady, full-time work with great benefits, these openings are worth a look. Special Education Teacher – $15,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Looking for some great free finds around Poplar Grove? Neighbors are giving away a few handy items this week — from baby supplies to clothing and even a motor for your next project.

Severe storms possible (Tuesday and Wednesday) Mostly cloudy today with highs in the upper 70’s. Slight chance for showers and thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. Storm Prediction Center has us in the slight risk zone ( 2 out of 1-5 scale). Low 80’s tomorrow with showers and thunderstorms...

ROCKFORD, IL — Landmarks Illinois is investigating a longshot plan to physically move a Civil War-era house that may have been a stop on the Underground Railroad to prevent UW Health from demolishing it. UW Health plans in May to raze the house at 1244 E. State St. known as the Briggs Mansion to make room for an unspecified future expansion project. The hospital...

ROCKFORD, IL — A Machesney Park teenager is facing charges of reckless homicide and aggravated street racing stemming from fatal crash that took place in Janary in Rockford. According to a news release from the Rockford Police Department, officers responded to to the 600 block of North Mulford Road for reports of a traffic crash with injuries about 11:27 p.m. Jan. 16 When officers...

ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - A man faces several charges after a reported domestic dispute with a pregnant woman in the early hours of Monday, according to Ogle County Sheriff’s Department. Jose M Aguilera, 35, is charged with domestic battery, aggravated battery of a pregnant victim, unlawful restraint and interference...