Rockford IL

A 28-year-old motorcyclist was killed after a crash involving a semi truck on I-90 in the suburbs during the busy evening rush hour commute Tuesday, with lanes closed for hours as an investigation remains underway. The crash occurred about 6:23 p.m. on I-90 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois State Police said,...

Shoppers in downtown Beloit will soon have more options as two new businesses prepare to open in the renovated State Street Shoppes & Studio Apartments. Wren & Roe, a boutique offering women’s apparel and home decor, and Bodacious Shops of Beloit, a specialty retail store featuring olive oils and gourmet gifts, are set to join the recently revitalized retail corridor, according to a community announcement. The...

Historic Big Boy steam engine returns to Illinois with scheduled stops in Sterling, Rochelle, and West Chicago.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It’s been a wet April across the stateline, as northern Illinois has seen several rounds of active weather. Since April 1st, Rockford has recorded 6.20″ in the rain gauge, giving us quite the surplus of more than 2.75″. Now that we’re entering into a stretch of drier weather, a lot of our creeks, streams, and rivers will get the chance to...

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Students with disabilities at Belvidere High and South Belvidere Middle Schools traded in their pencils for drum sticks, as part of a visit from the King Cobra drum line. Various sizes of drums, flags and other equipment were brought in. Students were led through a series...

In addition, IGB Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter reminded licensed casino, video gaming, and sports wagering operators of their responsibilities to comply with the Board’s updated rules

OREGON, Ill. (WTVO) — As many as three storage units were burglarized in Oregon, leaving items damaged and stolen. Skylar Struven never thought twice about break-ins happening at Blackhawk Mini Storage. “I’ve heard about it in bigger cities. I never thought it would happen here. Not necessarily nowhere, but just in a small town,” explained […]

A national casual dining brand is continuing to scale back its footprint amid mounting financial pressures. The latest closure in Illinois highlights the ongoing impact of bankruptcy-driven restructuring across the…

Free Comic Book Day is back this Saturday at Top Cut Comics, where families can relive childhood memories with free comics and fun activities.

ROCKFORD, Ill. — The 2026 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Golf Championship will begin Wednesday at Aldeen Golf Club in Rockford, Ill. Hosted by Millikin, the three-day, 54-hole event will begin with Wednesday’s opening round at 12:30 p.m. Rounds two and three are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. Illinois Wesleyan led the pre-championship poll...