Old Settlers Days festival kicks off in Rockton, Illinois
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO) – Old Settlers Days, the largest fundraiser for the Rockton Lions Club, began Thursday as a four-day festival offering carnival rides, food, a beer tent and a music stage. The event aims to unite the community while supporting the Rockton Lions Club’s mission to serve. Jonathan...
Rockford Hosts Major USA BMX National Series Event This Weekend
Rockford will welcome BMX riders and families from across the nation June 19-21 as the USA BMX Midwest Nationals return for a three-day showcase of elite racing.
Sampling the Stateline: La Croûte Bakery Cafe
ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Downtown Rockton is home to a collection of businesses. La Croûte Bakery Cafe is owned by 26-year-old Anna Pipitone who says her interest in the culinary arts began by baking with her nonna. In this edition of “Sampling the Stateline,” Daniel Burbank visits with Pipitone...
On the market: Custom built ranch in Freeport has theater room
Address: 3383 Daren Drive, Freeport Property description: This original owner, custom built four-bedroom, two-bathroom walkout ranch has 2,692 square feet of living space and an attached, three-car garage. The primary bedroom is split from the other main floor bedrooms with a walk-in shower and walk-in closet. There is
Winner selected for WIFR, Gray Media Star-Spangled Sing-Off
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - You cast your votes, now tune in above to find out the local winner of the Star-Spangled Sing-Off!. WIFR viewers voted on who they wanted to see represent the WIFR viewing area as our local winner. The winner now moves one step closer to an all-expenses-paid...
World-Record Motorcycle Ride Includes Two Mitchell Women
MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Two local women helped set a new world record earlier this month. Sheila Slater and Crystal Young were part of a sea of female motorcycle riders who descended on Rockford, Illinois for the largest-ever ride. Organizers counted 1,433 participants, which easily cleared the previous mark.
New world record confirmed for massive all-female motorcycle ride in Rockford
ROCKFORD — An independent certification authority has confirmed that Saturday’s massive gathering of female motorcycle riders set a new world record. Midwest Women Riders, a nonprofit founded in 2008 by Ellie Rains, brought together 1,433 women riding their own motorcycles. The record ride started from Hard Rock Casino
Blessing Box provides essentials to Machesney Park community
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Following the lead of a Boone County food pantry, Regional Office of Education #4 launches an initiative to support students, families and community members. A “Blessing Box” is installed outside Summit Academy, 1102 Evans Ave., containing non-perishable food and hygiene products. It’s ava
Stay Alert: Scammers Posing As ComEd Reps Target Northern Illinois Residents This Summer
As summer kicks off in Northern Illinois, the BBB warns of rising scams, from fake utility calls to dubious vacation rentals, urging residents to stay vigilant and protect their wallets.
Increasing sunshine this afternoon with a wonderful end to the week ahead
(WIFR) - It has been a wonderful day so far across the stateline, despite clouds hanging overhead. Luckily, heading into this afternoon, those clouds will push off toward the southeast, and dissipate. This should leave us mostly sunny this afternoon with highs in the mid-70s. I will say, it will be a bit breezy the res

















