Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A nurse at Mercyhealth’s Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside is making sure parents of babies born prematurely don’t miss out on their baby’s first Halloween. JoAnn Gorsline a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse made more than 52 costumes for the littlest ones in the...

MCHENRY COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - An autopsy is scheduled for the man killed Monday evening while trying to help a farmer near Garden Prairie, the McHenry County Coroner’s Office said. Dante Rico Cruz, 42, was identified by the coroner’s office as the man who was reportedly electrocuted on Oct....

Imagine paying over $6,000 a year just to keep a roof over your head! That's the reality for many Illinois homeowners.

Culver’s expansion continues into 2026, bringing its Butterburgers and cheese curds from the Midwest to new states across America.

CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - A multiyear project to improve Interstate 39 between Mulford Road and Harrison Avenue in Cherry Valley is underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Tuesday. The project starts with pre-stage widening through Nov. 21, keeping two lanes open each way. IDOT says drivers...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Justin Carner waits for people to sit inside his coffee shop. “It’s rewarding,” he celebrates. “I got into coffee because of the community aspect.”. On Tuesday, the Velvet Robot Coffee Lab owner recounts the sights he’s seen inside the cafe since opening in...

Rockford Police arrested three suspects and seized multiple illegal firearms, including a machine gun, during coordinated raids tied to a housing complex investigation.

Boxing in Rockford will reach a new level of competition this weekend when the “Rockford Hero Rumble” happens Saturday night. The event will take place at Hard Rock Casino Live Rockford.

Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). RUDOLPH, SHAYLYNN, 33, of Beloit, manufacture/deliver cocaine, Aug. 8, Main St., Janesville. KETTLE, JAMES, 67, of Edgerton, felony bail jumping, Oct. 22, N. Lakeview, Town of Milton,...

A beloved local tradition returns, inviting everyone to capture holiday moments surrounded by a breathtaking display of lights.