Rockford Locals Don’t Gatekeep These Lunch Spots
Rockford does not mess around when it comes to lunch.
Wesley Willows residents showcased creativity at 2nd annual Art Exhibition
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - From photography, paintings, handcrafted gifts and decades-old hobbies, dozens of Wesley Willows residents filled the Castle Town Center Auditorium Saturday Nov. 22 for the community’s second annual art exhibition. Organizer Bob Eiss says the idea came from wanting residents to share their...
Rockford’s $4.5M Madison Street makeover parks downtown shop in tight spot
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Kevin Versino switches from cross-country to roller-skis during the warmer months. “It’s a necessary evil,” says Versino. The Rocktown Adventures general manager recounts his attempts gliding along Madison Street in downtown Rockford. “Going on Madison Street is like a Midas commercial,” he...
National adoption day brings forever homes to 17 children
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Seventeenth Circuit Court celebrated its annual National Adoption Day Celebration on Saturday at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center. This is the Circuit’s 21st year participating. At this event, Judges John S. Lowry, Francis M. Martinez and Erin Buhl, along with Circuit Clerk’s...
Freeport drafts safe streets action plan to improve road safety
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Freeport is a major step closer toward improving road safety with a drafted safe streets action plan. “Crash data shows that we have had 87% more accidents in the last several years, which is concerning,” said Fehr Graham and Safety Action consultant Darin Stykel. Last year, Fehr...
Health leaders react to nursing no longer considered a ‘professional degree’
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Students hoping to join the nursing profession may soon find it harder to pay for their degree. A change local experts say could worsen an already significant shortage of healthcare workers. “If you have ever been in the hospital, you know that nursing is the scaffolding...
Garage damaged in Rockford fire
A Rockford garage and adjacent fence were damaged in a fire Friday evening. The detached, single-vehicle garage at 1723 Ohio Parkway sustained damage in the blaze, which started at 11:04 p.m. Friday. Rockford firefighters said the fire extended to a neighbor’s fence. Firefighters said they brought the blaze under...
On the market: 3-bedroom, multi-level home in Dakota sits on 2.6 acres
Address: 2110 E. Angle Road, Dakota Property description: This multi-level home in the Dakota School District is on a 2.6-acre property and includes a 40 feet x 64 feet insulated, heated pole barn complete with water service and a waste-oil heater. The home has four bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, plus a roughed-in...
See the essentially unchanged Midwest region gas prices from last week
Regional gas prices are essentially unchanged last week at an average of $2.91 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, approximately the same as last week's price, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Midwest region rose about 10 cents since last month. According to the...
GoRockford needs volunteers to decorate downtown area
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Several volunteers start decorating downtown Rockford ahead of the Nov. 29 Stroll on State. Residents started putting on the lights for the tree and placed several holiday items across the area. Lead volunteer Perry Eppes says he sees a lot of high school students take time...
