Rockford IL

For the first time, ticks in Winnebago County have tested positive for the Powassan virus, according to the health department.

Some dinner spots are nice, and then some walk in with the confidence of a full event before the food even hits the table. This Illinois favorite does exactly that, serving up a hearty family-style feast in a massive farmhouse setting that makes the whole experience feel bigger than an ordinary meal out.

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Spring is in the air and three new peregrine falcon eggs have been spotted on the Sinnissippi Audubon Society’s Nest Cam in Rockford. All three eggs arrived around 3 a.m. over the last few days. The first appeared March 20, the second arrived March 22 and the third appeared March 24.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Screw City Food Co-Op hosted its fourth annual Seed Swap Tuesday at the RPL Nordlof Center in Rockford. Seeds ranging from vegetables to sunflowers were on hand for gardeners and plant enthusiasts to trade. The event on March 24 is one of many efforts by the...

The city-owned parking lot between Douglas and Exchange streets and Chicago and Van Buren avenues in Freeport will be closed starting March 30, 2026, for construction. The project will include pavement removal, storm sewer components, electrical upgrades, concrete work, paving operations, landscaping and pavement...

U.S. home prices have set monthly record highs for over two years straight, pricing out many homebuyers and keeping more home sellers on the sidelines. Prices skyrocketed during the pandemic and have remained elevated since, largely due to persistent inflation and a chronic inventory shortage. But the market is...

The Downtown Municipal Lot in Freeport will be closed for construction from March 30 through late June 2026. Parking in the lot will not be allowed during this time. Drivers should use other city lots at Exchange & Stephenson, State & Main, or Douglas & Galena.

NEW CASTLE, Ind. — An Illinois man faces a felony neglect charge after allegedly traveling over 100 mph on Interstate 70 with a toddler in his vehicle. The neglect-of-a-dependent charge filed against 28-year-old Kulu Yumba on Tuesday, March 24, is a Level 6 felony carrying up to 30 months in prison. The resident of...

Every March, independent filmmakers travel from all over to screen their works for eager audiences in Beloit, Wisconsin. The small city near Illinois might not seem like a cinematic hot spot, but for 21 years, the Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) has taken over downtown with screenings, parties, panels and a...