Rockford IL

New Type of Coffee Shop Plans to Be ‘Brewing Soon’ in Rockford

You may drive around Rockford and think there are already too many coffee shops in town, with a spot to get a hit of...

New flower shop to open in downtown, filling former Rockford Roasting Co. space

ROCKFORD - A locally-owned flower shop where you can pick up a bouquet, get a personalized floral design or book a customized arrangement for...

Parts of Kishwaukee Street in Rockford closed due to hazardous material spill

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Fire responds to the scene of a hazardous material spill in the 1900 block of Kishwaukee Street in Rockford....

DeKalb teen sentenced to 20 years for fatal Boulder Hill shooting

A DeKalb teen has been sentenced to twenty years in prison for a murder that occurred in Boulder Hill in 2022. 18-year-old Brian Bell...

PBS Wisconsin’s Hometown Stories: Beloit premieres in October

The newest installment of PBS Wisconsin's Hometown Stories series may feature a few familiar locations. History Producer Kyra Lyons says Beloit will be the...

2024 Sustainable Janesville Award winners announced

The Sustainable Janesville Committee announces it's 2024 Sustainable Janesville awards recipients. Environmental Compliance Coordinator Kate Jackson says the Paw Print Park Pack was recognized...

Hispanic Heritage Month: Get to know Rockford’s Latino council members

How much do you know about the history of Hispanic and Latino culture and community in Rockford? In recognition of National Hispanic...

Gorgeous Thursday ahead, Helene being watched closely

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - After a three day rut that saw clouds, cooler temperatures, and some rather generous rainfall, the Stateline was treated to...

RAVE leader claims Hard Rock Casino Rockford brings ‘challenges’ to BMO, Coronado revenue

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Gretchen Gilmore's hand climbs into the air until it falls. The Rockford Area Venue and Entertainment Authority (RAVE) general manager's...

DeKalb man sentenced to 20 years in deadly drug deal shooting: prosecutors

KENDALL COUNTY, Ill. - An 18-year-old man from DeKalb was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in a...

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