Sunshine will return Saturday just in time for Father’s Day weekend
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Clouds have hung overhead here today and they have produced a few showers here and there. Clouds will hang around through most of the night but by the morning they will start to dissipate. Lows will drop down to the upper 50s once again. Saturday is...
Illinois BBB Warns Of “Tariff Scams” Targeting Illinois Residents
It's funny how a few months back, people who couldn't even spell the word "tariff" suddenly became overnight experts on the topic after watching a few minutes of news coverage. Well, just like taking advice from a brand-new "expert" in something, you should be very careful and more than a...
Zammuto’s celebrates a century of serving Rockford residents
Rockford residents gathered to celebrate Zammuto's Granita's 100th anniversary, with Mayor Tom McNamara declaring June 14th Zammuto's Day in recognition of the beloved dessert shop's significance to the city.
Smart property moves for small business owners
(InvestigateTV) — According to NerdWallet, housing inventory is up 20% compared to this time last year—suggesting a potential market shift that may benefit buyers. For entrepreneurs and small business owners, this could also mean new opportunities to invest in real estate. Carlton Ferguson, a real estate professional...
BBB offers safe Father’s Day shopping tips
School may be out for the summer but the Boone-Winnebago Regional Office of Education gathered hundreds of educators for its Summer Symposium. Beginning Monday, June 16, a water service repair at 119 N. Church Street will reduce traffic to two lanes. Old Settlers Days 2025 kicks off in Rockton. Updated:...
2 month investigation leads to drug raid in Rockford
Daniel Horton was arrested and charged with manufacturing and delivering cocaine, as well as two counts of possession of non-narcotics, after a two-month investigation in Rockford, Illinois.
Auburn High School student wins global problem-solving competition
School may be out for the summer but the Boone-Winnebago Regional Office of Education gathered hundreds of educators for its Summer Symposium. The festival takes place June 12-15. Rep LaHood: Ending sanctuary city polices is in Illinois’ best interest. Updated: 4 hours ago. Congressman LaHood said he believes it...
Police: Rockford gang member admits to possession of a firearm, cannabis
Demetrius Locke, 18, was arrested on charges of illegally possessing a firearm and selling cannabis. He was released on pretrial release.
‘It was quite shocking’: Machesney Park woman says lung cancer can impact anyone
School may be out for the summer but the Boone-Winnebago Regional Office of Education gathered hundreds of educators for its Summer Symposium. The festival takes place June 12-15. Rep LaHood: Ending sanctuary city polices is in Illinois’ best interest. Updated: 4 hours ago. Congressman LaHood said he believes it...
Old Settlers Days helps support those with disabilities through music
The Rockton Lions Club hosted the 25th annual Old Settlers Days music festival, raising funds for those with disabilities and offering a night of fun for the community.
