Firefighters battle Ogle County house fire in subfreezing temperatures
CHANA, Ill. (WIFR) - Multiple fire departments were called to help extinguish a fire Monday night in Chana. A home in the 200 block of E. Main St. went up in flames around 8:30 p.m. Arriving crews saw smoke and flames coming from the attic of the home. Four residents...
Police investigate reported robbery in Beloit
Beloit Police say a robbery reported earlier this month turned out to be a case of theft, in a surprising twist in the case.
Snow Emergency Declared in Rockford as Arctic Cold Hits Illinois
Rockford officials have declared a snow emergency as dangerous Arctic cold and a winter storm bringing up to 5 inches of snow threaten travel and public safety across northern Illinois.
Roscoe denies blasting request for multi-family project at Hawks Pointe
The Village of Roscoe Committee of the Whole voted Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 to deny a request for blasting tied to sewer installation work for an multi-family development in the Hawks Pointe subdivision, Plat 6, following hours of discussion and public comment from nearby residents. During the meeting, contractors...
The Middlesworth Group hosts workshop to help Rockford area business build sustainable growth
Small business owners in Rockford will soon have the chance to get hands-on guidance for tackling some of the biggest challenges their business face.
815 Ale Fest, an annual celebration of creative brews, to return to Tebala Event...
CHERRY VALLEY — An annual celebration of craft beers and creative ales is returning to the Tebala Event Center. 815 Ale Fest, which brings together breweries from around the region to showcase their signature offerings, is slated for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31. The first hour is reserved for VIPs.
Beloit Public Library updates school district data tool
BELOIT, Wis. -- Beloit Public Library released an updated version of its school district DataTool.
List: Warming centers in Winnebago and Boone counties
(WIFR) - With dangerously cold temperatures expected this week, below is a list of warming centers within Boone and Winnebago counties. Leaders say the list is subject to change without notice. Winnebago County. The Carpenter’s Place. Address: 11149 Railroad Ave., Rockford. Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday...
Quad Cities Winter Weather Update: 2 to 4 Inches of Snow Expected South of...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Davenport, Iowa – Drivers across eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois could encounter slick roads tonight as a fast-moving band of snow spreads across the region, with impacts expected during the evening...
Municipalities declare winter weather, snow emergencies for Tuesday night
BELOIT, Wis. -- With snow and bitter cold in the forecast, municipalities around southern Wisconsin declared a winter weather emergency for Tuesday night into Wednesday.
