Rockford IL

A Rockford man already accused in two murders now faces a third first-degree murder charge tied to a 2022 gas station shooting.

Rock County officials released the name of the man involved in a deadly crash in the City of Janesville.

47-year-old Merle Prascak was arrested this week after police investigated a shooting in Oregon, Illinois.

The Rock County Medical Examiner's Department has identified the individual who died following a vehicle crash on Wednesday, April 1.

Egg One Five closed abruptly, confusing staff and customers alike. Now reopened, the restaurant is serving up its popular dishes once again under new ownership.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford man is booked in the Winnebago County Jail after failing to appear for a disorderly conduct case stemming from an incident in January at a Pizza Hut. Gordon Michaelson, 48, failed to appear in court April 3, according to records. The case began...

Join us Friday, April 17, 2026, at 12:00 noon for our free Community meal open to all ages. Cross and Crown Lutheran Church is located at 7404 Elevator Road in Roscoe, next to Stone Creek and Ledgewood schools. This month we are serving tasty Hot dogs, Baked beans, potato chips, and yummy dessert! Come and enjoy good food and friendly conversation. At 12...

Plenty of sunshine today with northeast winds becoming southeast 5 - 10 MPH. Highs in the middle 40’s. Increasing clouds tonight and down to the low 30’s. Some of us might see areas of a wintry mix late. Up to the 60’s both Wednesday and Thursday with rain...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging shared strategies Monday to help caregivers and address social isolation among seniors, including plans for a new senior center in Rockford. The U.S. Surgeon General equates the health risks of social isolation to smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily,...

BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - Residents will have a chance to meet the final two candidates hoping to become Beloit’s next city manager. The opening for the position comes after former City Manager Jerry Gabrielatos announced his resignation in November last year. Beloit City Attorney Elizabeth Krueger was appointed interim...