Rockford IL

(This interview was edited for clarity) Jason Cregier: It has been a busy week for news in Rockford, so we called on Kevin Haas of the Rock River Current to discuss some of the top stories of the week. Kevin, thanks for joining us. Kevin Haas: Jason, always happy to...

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The Village of Machesney Park is advising residents who live along the Rock River and in other low-lying areas to keep an eye on river conditions and prepare for potential minor flooding. Officials said the Rock River measured 7.65 feet at the Latham Road river...

ROCKFORD — A Victorian-era home at 2520 N. Main St. is listed for sale for $99,800 on Rockford’s North End. The house, built by Otis Eddy in 1876, is in a commercial zoning district. The most recent owners, a Dixon couple who wanted to restore it and live in it after retiring, have put it back on the market after learning the city wants...

ROCKFORD — Mike and Gloria Heath envisioned the 150-year-old former farmstead home along North Main Street as the perfect place to retire. They bought the two-story grand Victorian home, which stands out at 2520 North Main St. for its yellow siding and green roof, last summer when Village Green sold the south half of its former North End store. The buildings on...

Heavy storms are triggering rapid flooding across Rockford and surrounding areas, with rivers expected to rise and roads becoming dangerous overnight.

The Winnebago County Coroner's Office has identified a man who was found in a wooded area in South Beloit on Tuesday April, 14.

David Peterson, the owner of M & M Dari Ripple in South Beloit, is currently in Vanderbilt University Hospital in Tennessee because he needs a heart transplant. Their Facebook post says, "All of our family is involved in helping out, including our parents, our kids, and of course, our incredible staff. Our daily operations will go on as scheduled, but in case you notice things...

Flood Watch through Wednesday night. Showers this morning then scattered showers and a few thunderstorms late morning/early afternoon. Severe storms are possible late afternoon/evening. Storm Prediction Center has put us in the Slight Risk zone (level 2 on a 1 to 5 scale). Strong winds, hail, flooding rain, and a slight risk of tornadoes will be on the table. Highs today in...

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Rockford Police have identified a suspect in a 2021 shooting that left one person dead.