Ogle County man arrested for DUI on UTV
Jeffrey Singley, 55, of Forreston, was arrested for drunk driving after police in Ogle County responded to a report of a John Deere Gator on fire and found him to be the driver.
New ownership takes over LoCost Grocery in Rockford
ROCKFORD — New ownership has taken over LoCost Grocery inside the Rockton Avenue Shopping Center on the city’s west side. New owners Meghna and Rick Patel cut the ribbon on the grocery store at 3118 N. Rockton Ave. in a short ceremony Friday with Mayor Tom McNamara and Alderwoman Dawn Granath. The grocery store filled
4 charged with arson in blaze that hurt Rockford firefighter
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Four Rockford women are charged with arson after a fire on May 20 that hurt a firefighter. Stephanie Hart, 36, is charged with property arson, residential arson, five counts of aggravated arson, aggravated arson resulting in injury to a firefighter and aggravated animal cruelty for the death of
Driver dies after rollover crash in rural Stephenson County
STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A single-vehicle crash Friday morning claims the life of a driver. Around 9:20 a.m., May 29, deputies were called out to the area of E. Winneshiek Rd. and N. Farwell Bridge Rd. in rural Stephenson County for a car crash. The driver of the vehicle...
Rockford’s Music Box to host international guitar summit with artists from around the world
About 50 instructors and students are expected to take part in the summit, including musicians traveling from Europe, Central and South America and across the United States.
Rockford’s Most Difficult Habits To Quit
Everyone has that one habit they swear they're going to quit.
Rockford veteran celebrates 104th birthday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Dwight Goodin celebrated his 104th birthday Thursday at the Grand Victorian of Rockford assisted living facility. Goodin, a U.S. veteran, served as a member of the Army Air Corps before transitioning to the Air Force. Family, friends and staff gathered for the milestone celebration. Goodin’s son
Harlem’s postseason ended early by the DeKalb Barbs
The DeKalb Barbs finished in fourth place in the DuPage Valley Conference, but don't let that fool you. The Barbs have some excellent talent.
On the market: Spacious Freeport home sits on 1.5 acres
Address: 1687 Barberry Circle, Freeport Property description: This five-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home built in 1999 has more than 5,400 square feet of living space on a private 1.5- acre wooded lot. There is an open staircase, formal dining room, sitting room and a private office with built-in bookcases. The remodeled gre
Winnebago County approves next Perryville Path extension
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Winnebago County board members approved funding Thursday night for the next phase of the Perryville Path extension, moving the long-running bike and pedestrian path further north. The path currently stretches nearly 15 miles from Rockford to Machesney Park. “It just improves the quality
