Rockford IL

The Winnebago County Government is trying to reunite several found dogs with their families. Each dog's intake date and location found are listed in the photo captions. Anyone who recognizes a dog should call 815-319-4100 or visit the facility in person.

JANESVILLE, Wis. — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating NaturPak in Janesville after two recent industrial incidents, according to the Janesville Police department. The department says managers at NaturPak provided "minimal cooperation." The March 18 incident related to an...

Rockford police officer faces domestic battery charges.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One firefighter has a minor injury after a fire broke out in a garage Friday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m., March 20, crews were called out to the 5000 block of Nichols Dr. in Rockford and found smoke coming from an attached garage. Three engines and a...

ROCKFORD — A family-owned restaurant that has served Chicagoland with hearty gorditas and other savory Mexican dishes for more than two dozen years is coming to Rockford’s Midtown. Las Gorditas de Don Angel has purchased a building at 215-217 Seventh St., which is south of First Avenue. The...

(WIFR) - It has been a terrific day here across the stateline as sunshine has returned to the region along with temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Heading into tonight, clouds are set to return as some very light moisture moves overhead. These clouds will act like a blanket, keeping us warm tonight as lows...

Freeport School District 145 announced a layoff of staff in an effort to address a more than $11 million budget deficit. This process — called a reduction in force, or RIF — was announced to staff at the beginning of the month. The budget deficit stems from rising...

There's something that just hits different about a buffet. The freedom. The options. The ability to go back for "just one more plate" without feeling judged.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - March 27 marks two years since the deadly attack that took the lives of four and injured seven. The Rock River Valley Blood Center honors the victims and survivors of the deadly Rockford stabbings with an annual blood drive. This time of year is difficult for...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Guilford seniors Khloe McCormack and Marjanique Jones signed to cheer at Iowa Central Community College Thursday. The Tritons have two co-ed teams and an all-girl squad. Two of those will defend their championships in a couple of weeks at the national tournament in Daytona. Among the...