Man accused of shooting at person, home in Beloit pleads guilty
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- A man accused of shooting at a person and a home in Beloit last year pleaded guilty Friday, online court records show.
McDonald’s Is Getting Rid of Self-Service Soda Stations
McDonald's ends self-serve soda machines by 2032. While some fans worry about free refills and custom mixes, the brand cited "gross messes" and digital ordering trends for the change.
Say goodbye to the self-serve soda machine at Illinois McDonald’s locations
Big changes at McDonald's: Beverage stations are being removed through 2032. The shift away from self-service drinks follows a rise in digital orders and fewer dine-in customers nationwide.
Police investigating crash involving pedestrian
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Police Department’s looking into a crash Sunday night involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. Officers responded before 10:30 p.m. Sunday to the 3100 block of Rockton Avenue for the crash. Injuries are unknown as of Sunday night. Police ask the public to find...
The Charming Norwegian Restaurant In Illinois You Need To Visit
Sometimes the best adventures don’t require a passport, just a willingness to drive to Rockford. The Norwegian is serving up Scandinavian soul food that’ll make you wonder why you’ve been settling for ordinary brunch all these years. Look, I’ll be honest with you: when most people think...
Pedestrian hit in late-night Rockford crash
One person is injured after police said they were hit by a car Sunday night.
Rep. Ann Roe running for reelection in Wisconsin’s 44th Assembly District
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) is in the midst of her first term representing Wisconsin's 44th Assembly District. Now she wants another.
Beloit Bar Brawl Ends With A Thumb Bitten Off Over A Dart Game
A dart game turned violent in Beloit as a man bit his father's thumb during an argument, leading to serious charges and a reminder of how quickly things can escalate.
Rosecrance Flower Day returns to Gensler Gardens ahead of Mother’s Day
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - An annual flower sale returns to the Rockford area Thursday, raising money for mental health and substance use treatment services. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 7, the community can buy flowers, plants and other gifts from either Gensler Gardens location, 8631 11th Street in New Milford and 102 Orth Road in Loves Park.
Belvidere woman severely injured after single-car crash with tree in Sycamore
DEKALB COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A 20-year-old woman suffered major injuries Sunday after crashing into a tree while under the influence of alcohol, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Around 9:30 a.m., May 3, deputies and EMS were called out to a report of single-car crash on Glidden...
