Rockford IL

Johnny Wilson, 56, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of aggravated battery and weapons violations after allegedly shooting a neighbor with a pink-colored handgun during an argument over a shared porch.

A tragic case in Rockford has led to serious charges after the death of a 7-month-old baby. Authorities say the investigation revealed severe injuries and conflicting statements from the child’s father. What Happened in the Case. 27-year-old Jaden Hearns has been charged with murder, aggravated domestic battery, and aggravated...

A groundbreaking will take place next week for a new McDonald's location on W. Riverside in Rockford.

A national BBQ chain has decided to suddenly close their doors and that includes all of their Illinois locations.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - After a warm and stormy April, we’re ending the month on a cool and slightly drier note. Mostly cloudy skies combined with a northerly breeze, kept temperatures cooler than average today. This cooler pattern will continue over the next several days, before temperatures start to warm by early next week. Much of the cloud cover will gradually clear out tonight, along...

The Rock Valley College softball team is ready to set out on another postseason journey. The Golden Eagles will host the NJCAA DII Region 4 Tournament this weekend.

Two of the Rockford area’s premier softball programs tested their skills against each other Wednesday. Dakota faced North Boone.

A Chana woman, wanted for retail theft, was arrested Wednesday after authorities in Ogle County were called to her home in response to a garage and house fire.

The L-T Construction trades program, in partnership with the City of Rockford, is celebrating five years of providing at-risk youth with skills and mentorship, including working on $450,000 worth of sidewalk projects across Rockford.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - About a dozen volunteers fill Rock River Valley Pantry’s warehouse Wednesday morning. Just outside of downtown Rockford, groups split responsibilities between organizing plastic bags or assembling boxes of food — each features cereal, granola bars, jars of peanut butter and more. “People need to...