Rockford IL

BELVIDERE — Coach’s Corner has added a new food truck with the motto “grill marks matter” as it takes its char-broiled burgers and wings on the go. Iron Grate debuted Thursday outside of Coach’s Corner, 622 S. State. It’s now available for booking for events.

ROSCOE — The Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department is morning the death of John Morgan, a firefighter and paramedic who died Monday while on duty. The cause of his death has not yet been released. He was 53. The department said Morgan dedicated his life to protecting others and answering the...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police have arrested four adults and a teenager for illegally riding ATVs or dirtbikes on city streets during multiple traffic stops in the 11th Street/Harrison Avenue area over the weekend. Authorities said the following suspects were arrested on Saturday, May 30: Marquall Smith, 23, w

JANESVILLE — Dry. With an immediate forecast of dry, and getting drier. Although we could see a reprieve later this week in the rainless spell that's lasted a month, soil conditions in south central Wisconsin have become parched, and have now officially tipped into pre-drought status. The USDA and National Weather Serv

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Freedom 250 Museum made a stop in Rockford as a part of a nationwide tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. This is one of six traveling exhibits across the country. The museum gives visitors a chance to explore American history through interactive displays, including a chance to sign

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - The Carden International Circus performed two shows Sunday evening at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Ringmaster Rulito Videla says the Carden’s three ring circus is one of the oldest traditions of live entertainment. The show travels around 40,000 miles a year performing in cities nationwide. Th

A class focusing on the use of herbs and spices in cooking is set for June 10 in Freeport. Culinary Herbs 101, offered by the University of Illinois Extension in partnership with the Senior Resource Center, will run from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Resource Center, 206 E. Stephenson St. The class will cover practical tip

Imagine coming home from war with no injuries. Then three days later a car accident changes everything. WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose has the story of one Poplar Grove veteran who turned his personal tragedy into an opportunity for other disabled veterans: a national sports team. Noah Currier is a Marine...

ROCKFORD — The third annual Rockford Area Pride Parade will have the largest number of participants in the event’s history. The Rockford Area Pride Parade Committee announced Thursday that it has 57 entries this year, showcasing a mix of community organizations, local businesses, advocacy groups, churches, performers,

Tucked away in Lowden State Park near Oregon, Illinois, a massive 48-foot-tall concrete sculpture stands watch over the winding Rock River below. Known as the Black Hawk Statue, this striking figure honors the legacy of the Sauk Nation leader Black Hawk and has quietly amazed visitors for over a century.