Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - On its 115th anniversary, UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital praises its employees for their integrity and commitment to excellence. The health system hosted its annual Founder’s Day employee picnic on June 3 and presented its 2026 Anderson Quality Awards to one individual and one medical team.

PECATONICA — The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County and the Muskies, Inc-Flatlanders Chapter will hand out free tackle boxes and rods and reels during the annual Hooked on Fun Kid’s Fishing Derby. The free youth fishing event happens from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. June 13 at Four...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The city of Rockford asks for donations as it looks to build 500 “blessing boxes” or care packages for those experiencing homelessness in the area. Organizers say the donation drive and packing event is a way to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary by “celebrating through service.”

Gas prices in Rockford, Illinois have dropped to under $4 a gallon at two gas stations, while the average price in the state is $4.72, and a bill to temporarily suspend the Motor Fuel Tax has passed the statehouse.

MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Air Quality Alert for much of southeast Wisconsin until 11 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3. The counties impacted include Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha. The Ozone AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for

Oscar's Pub & Grill is getting ready for one final party before ending a 25-year run in Rockford.

STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A cement truck driver is expected to be OK after a rollover crash Wednesday morning in Stephenson County, the sheriff’s office says. Deputies report a cement truck loaded with around eight yards of concrete rolled over while trying to turn off the ramp from Illinois Route 26 north to ea

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford teen and his 80-year-old grandmother face charges in connection with a domestic situation involving a pregnant woman. Jeremiah Pedersen, 18, is accused of aggravated battery to pregnant woman, domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery and resisting police. Carol Pedersen, 80, face

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Christian girls soccer got blanked by Johnsburg 9-0 to cap their playoff run at the IHSA Super-Sectionals. It was a dominant effort from the Skyhawks as the team went up 7-0 in the first half itself before tacking on a pair of goals in the second frame.

Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with felonies. GIBSON, ANTHONY, 41, of Green Bay, operating a motor vehicle without owner’s consent-repeater, second degree recklessly endangering safety-repeater, possession of a firearm by a felon-repeater, possession w