Water main break in front of Harlem Middle School closes part of Windsor Rd...
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Drivers are asked to consider an alternative route as crews make repairs to a water main in Loves Park. Around 9 a.m. Thursday, March 19, residents were advised of a water main break on Windsor Road, in front of Harlem Middle School. Eastbound lanes are...
Byron leaders discuss possible e-bike rules because of safety concerns
BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) - Byron city leaders are taking a closer look at e-bikes, e-scooters and what rules should be put in place. It comes as some community members say they’ve seen close calls and safety concerns around town, especially involving younger riders. During Wednesday’s city council meeting, leaders...
11 Illinois Restaurants Serving Things You Didn’t Expect To Find
Illinois doesn’t usually enter the conversation when people talk about unexpected food, but it should. The surprise isn’t just what’s on the plate, it’s where it shows up. A casual stop turns into a meal worth driving back for. A random pick becomes the place that...
Illinois Weather Alert: Chicago, Rockford Face 45 MPH Wind Gusts and Travel Disruptions March...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chicago, Ill. – Strong wind gusts could quickly create hazardous travel conditions across the Illinois-Indiana border region, especially along major highways and near Lake Michigan heading into early April....
Delavan police officer arrested by sheriff’s deputies in Illinois
A City of Delavan Police Officer was arrested by the Winnebago County, Illinois Sheriff's Office on Thursday, the police department announced in a statement on Friday morning.
Second explosion at Janesville food plant leaves workers critically injured
Three employees were injured in an explosion at the NaturPak facility in Janesville, with two suffering life-threatening injuries, in an incident similar to a February 11 incident at the same facility.
Town of Turtle neighbors split as historic Wisconsin bridge faces demolition
TOWN OF TURTLE, Wis. (WIFR) - The Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company built the Lathers Road Bridge to connect north and south Turtleville. Constructed in 1887, the structure still stands atop Turtle Creek in Rock County, Wis. A collage of weathered green and rust red climbs iron beams. Since August...
Illinois Probe Clears Sheriff in Radio Purchase Case
An Illinois investigation cleared Winnebago County officials of wrongdoing in a publicly scrutinized radio purchase, confirming the process was lawful and transparent.
Ready to Reimagine South Alpine? Public invited to learn, brainstorm
The city of Rockford and the Illinois Department of Transportation will host an open house to discuss possible improvements to South Alpine Road. The meeting is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Forest City Church, 1280 S. Alpine Road, according to a community announcement. The session will...
Rockford emergency vehicles to start carrying blood
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford area health care company announces some of its emergency response vehicles will begin carrying blood. Mercyhealth’s MD-1 Emergency Response Program vehicles will be the first in the area to be equipped with blood, allowing EMS to perform potentially life-saving blood transfusions at...
