Rockford IL

Jenna Dooley: This is WNIJ. I’m News Director Jenna Dooley. I’m here with environment reporter Jess Savage to get caught up with Rockford’s Davis Park renovations, which just got underway. Jess, we were in Rockford this week. Can you explain what we saw?. Jess Savage: Hey Jenna,...

Police arrest a suspect in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this month near downtown Rockford.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around loves park..

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - When Rockford’s veterans drop-in center closed last month, it left a gap for many veterans who relied on it for meals, connection and basic support. Now, a group of volunteers is stepping up to make sure those needs don’t go unmet. The Ross-Pearson VFW...

Haunted houses are popular around this time of the year, but one Loves Park car wash is looking to give its customers a frightening experience — without the house. Tommy’s Express® Car Wash has locations throughout the country. Some owners of this franchise have participated in the Tunnel of Terror over the past few...

Two people were critically injured Wednesday morning after a sedan collided with a semi-trailer on Illinois 173.

Rockford Police arrested two 18-year-olds and a 17-year-old in separate weekend incidents involving loaded guns and fleeing from officers.

Rockford’s unforgettable Al Grace Appliance Peanut Sale commercial remains a nostalgic local legend that captures pure 815 charm.

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WIFR) - A Beloit man who admitted to molesting a child will be 100 years old before he gets out of prison, a Rock County judge ordered Wednesday. Michael Brenton, 71, pleaded guilty to first-degree child sexual assault. He was sentenced Oct. 22 to 29 years in prison.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A man is accused of driving a specialized vehicle into a coworker at the Rockford airport. Talon Drake, 23, is charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon, criminal damage to property between $10,000-$100,000 and disorderly conduct. Court documents and online court records give...