Rockford IL

In a touching nod to the power of education, two local teachers are making a genuine difference. Their impact on students? It’s something special worth celebrating.

GENOA, Ill. (WIFR) - Video sent to WIFR from Veteran Scott Hamm of Genoa captures the startling moment a bald eagle drops a rabbit onto his truck. Hamm says the incident happened on Veterans Day. His wife called him to let him know a dead rabbit was laying in their yard. Without thinking too much of it, Hamm says he...

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Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — Ariana Grande has some news, but this time it has nothing to do with “Wicked”. She announced a small tour for 2026 which might be the last one for a while as she referred to it as a “last hurrah”. Cynthia...

Stillman Valley's iconic Fritz's Wooden Nickel restaurant and bar has been listed for sale.

With the closure of Joanns, fabric enthusiasts are left wondering where to find the best fabric stores in their area. The quest for a store that offers more than just patterned cottons or quilting scraps, and is within an hour's radius, has become a hot topic on social media. The discussion also reveals a preference...

The Freeport City Council approved the demolition and asbestos abatement of four properties during its Nov. 17 meeting. The project will be funded by the FEMA Floodway grant program and the Neighbor Housing Fund, according to a community announcement. Fischer Excavating will handle three of the demolitions, while...

Rockford Police are investigating a Boylan High School student after a "concerning" social media post.

Shane Gillenwater, General Manager at Kunes Belvidere Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, has launched a toy drive in partnership with Rock House Kids to collect presents for children who may not receive gifts this Christmas.

ROCKFORD — Stroll on State’s official Christmas tree, perhaps the biggest one in the event’s 13-year history, arrived at Main and Elm streets on Thursday as volunteers prepare to transform downtown into a winter wonderland. This year’s blue spruce is 40-foot tall and about 30-feet wide at...