Bright and breezy start to the last week of October
(WIFR) - It’s been a great day across the stateline with highs jumping back into the lower 60s with ample sunshine. Our sky will remain clear tonight with lows dropping back into the lower 40s. Monday is shaping up to be pretty similar to what we had this afternoon....
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Dogs Up for Adoption in Loves Park,...
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around loves park..
Meet the finalists to be Beloit’s top cop
BELOIT, Wis. -- The Beloit Police and Fire Commission has named three finalists to be the city's new police chief.
Rockford area prepares for possible SNAP benefit cuts
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Local residents and community leaders gathered in Rockford Monday morning amid growing concern over a potential suspension of federal food assistance programs thousands rely on each month. One Rockford Resident, Domonique Bannister, said the pending change could force some tough choices. “And...
Rockford-area food pantries, nonprofits brace for loss of SNAP benefits
ROCKFORD — The number of residents lining up for help from local food pantries has already been on the rise this year. Tabatha Endres-Cruz is afraid of what will happen next. The CEO of the Rock River Valley Pantry said they’ve seen a steady increase month-over-month in people served...
Former employees relaunch historic Rockford factory as UAW Local questions recall rights
Past workers hope to write a new chapter in the history of Rockford's longest-standing manufacturer.
DoorDash waiving fees for SNAP recipients in November, delivering food bank donations
DoorDash announced it is launching a nationwide emergency food response as the federal government shutdown is impacting food aid.
Rockford man dies in Rockford house fire days after mother’s death
Edward Hammonds, Jr. and his dog, Bear, were killed in a house fire in Rockford, Illinois, five days after his mother died of cancer.
‘Neighborhood dispute’ leads to arrest of Winnebago County prosecutor
A Winnebago County assistant state's attorney has been arrested and charged with battery in Belvidere.
Rockford man and teens arrested after fleeing police, handguns found
A Rockford man and three teens were arrested Sunday after they allegedly ran from police during a traffic stop, and handguns were found.

















