Rochelle officer honored for life-saving response to train crash in 2025
ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - Officer Edgar Silva, of the Rochelle Police Department, was honored for his courageous and life-saving actions at the scene of a pedestrian involved train crash on July 8, 2025. Police were called out after 10 p.m. to the railroad tracks for a victim suffering from a...
Statewide: A disparity in school discipline
On this episode, we listen to a series that examines how schools across the country, including in Illinois, hand out suspensions to Black students at a higher rate than for white students. We visit a Rockford school with the most discipline violations per Black student of any school in the state. We also learn about a
Scooter’s Coffee to open at Perryville Promenade in Rockford
A new coffee shop is coming to Perryville Promenade in Rockford.
Candlelight vigil honors Tristyn August, killed in Rockford shooting
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) — Dozens gathered for a candlelight vigil in downtown Rockford on Thursday in honor of Tristyn August, a 20-year-old shot and killed Sunday at the Circle K on East State and Jefferson. Bright pink balloons were released into the sky and candles were lit in honor...
Illinois’ Best Ice Cream Is Worth The Drive, According To Tasting Table
Looking for the best ice cream in Illinois? A Mount Prospect shop just earned the top spot from Tasting Table.
Beloit man arrested after search finds 700 grams of cocaine, deputies say
BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - A 31-year-old man faces several charges after a search of a home revealed 700 grams of cocaine, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office says. two counts of manufacture/ distribute cocaine - 15 to 40 grams. attempted manufacture/ distribute cocaine while armed - 15 to 40 grams.
Rockford teen arrested after alleged beating following fireworks incident
Rockford Police arrested a teen after he allegedly attacked a man who told him not to throw fireworks in a river.
Rockford-area blood bank needs donations ahead of expected high-demand holiday weekend
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Rock River Valley Blood Center calls on the community to donate blood to meet an expected rise in demand. All donors who give blood at an RRVBC donor center or mobile blood drive between June 29 and...
This Illinois Frozen Treat Spot Is Worth The Drive Before July Ends
Byron has the kind of summer stop people start talking about before the cone is even finished. One small Illinois town, one cheerful ice cream counter, and suddenly a simple drive feels like the best idea you had all week. The draw starts with soft serve, but the menu does...
Day in Cedarville among 16 weekend events around Freeport
The weekend brings the Village of Pearl City Garage Sales, the Pretzel City 5K and Life-sized Candyland, along with food, live music and more to the Freeport area. Village of Pearl City Garage Sales What: More than 20 garage sales will include clothes of all sizes, furniture, toys, kitchen items, appliances, baby gear,
