Rockford IL

JANESVILLE – Rock County is working through a handful of unresolved projects at its new jail after workers capped off one emergency fix — a roof leak that officials say came after maintenance work in March, but didn't start to manifest itself until after historic rainstorms in April. The jail was a $96 million, 200,000

The Pecatonica Fire Department responded to a vehicle rollover Monday afternoon.

The Freeport Public Library is hosting a tie-dye event June 23 for everyone interested in a creative summer activity. The event will run from noon to 6 p.m. in the library's Youth Program Room, according to a community announcement. Participants are encouraged to bring a new white item to transform into a colorful pie

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers sent a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration to declare a Rapid Disaster Declaration from the severe storms and flooding that happened this spring. Gov. Evers requested that Marathon, Rock, Vernon and Waupaca Counties be eligible for disaster assistance ba

The Winnebago County Coroner's Office has identified the 20-year-old man who died following a shooting at Circle K Sunday, June 21.

Rockford Public School students can ride Rockford Mass Transit District buses for free this summer.

The Freeport Police Department's Neighborhood Watch meetings are moving to the Freeport Public Library starting in August. Meetings will continue at their original location through June, with no meetings scheduled in July, according to a community announcement. Starting in August, each ward will meet on its normal sc

ROCKFORD, IL — A Rockford Police Department officer paid more than half a million dollars since he was arrested on charges of domestic violence and placed on administrative leave in 2021 is seeking a disability pension. Officer Sisomphou "Toon" Singmouangthong, 48, of Roscoe, on April 15 filed an application with the R

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Old Setters Day brought out hundreds of community members for a weekend full of musical performances and festivities. More than 50 attractions, including vendors and carnival rides, and 13 music artists made up the four-day event at Settler’s Park in Rockton, 100 Hawick Street. It...

JANESVILLE — As data center prospects multiply in Rock County, so too has the size and scope of public opposition to the prospects. And it appears those who’d fight against a data center boom here don’t plan to go anywhere any time soon. Rather, the opposition is becoming more organized, more sophisticated, and at time