Rockford IL

The Winnebago County Coroner's Office has released the identity of the 38-year-old man who died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, April 1.

Two people are facing charges due to Wisconsin’s new child grooming law. The charges come after Governor Tony Evers signed Act 88 into law, which makes grooming a felony offense in the state. The law provides clear examples of behaviors, such as gift giving or social media messages, that constitute grooming when...

Mostly cloudy with west winds 5 - 15 and highs in the low 60’s. Showers and thunderstorms likely tonight. Some could be strong/severe. Hazards: Wind, hail, and heavy rain. We could pick up another half inch to inch of rainfall. Rather cloudy on Saturday and breezy. Easter Sunday will include mostly sunny skies and...

The Stateline is offering a variety of Easter egg hunts and family-friendly events this weekend. Some of the events below ask participants to bring their own baskets when collecting eggs; checking event websites is encouraged.

ROCKFORD — The Illinois Department of Transportation plans to start work Monday to repair and resurface a stretch of Kilburn Avenue on the city’s west side. Work on the roughly three-quarter of a mile stretch includes milling, pavement patching, resurfacing, accessibility improvements and traffic signal...

The weekend brings the Bunny Trail and Killers of Tony, along with Easter egg hunts, fundraisers, live music and more to the Freeport area. Cars & Coffee 2026 What: Cars & Coffee – Rockford is held the first Saturday of each month from April through October. A different car group will be featured each month. Anyone...

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - More than twenty vendors will come together on Saturday for a unique shopping event with a mix of one-of-a-kind treasures. Rockford Vintage Fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 4, at Mercato by Lino’s, 8400 Riverside Blvd. in Loves Park.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - People from different walks of faith came together on Friday for the annual Good Friday Walk for Justice, an almost four-decade-old tradition in Rockford. At 9 a.m., April 3, members from several Rockford-area congregations started their walk at Emmanuel Episcopal Church and continued onto 14...

The logistics scene in Winnebago County is buzzing this month, with several solid roles for folks who like to keep things moving. Whether you’re into warehouse work, inventory, or traffic coordination, there’s something here for you.

OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Buds from prairie smoke mark an early spring as flowers break open. Alan Branhagen brings his hand to the specks of pink — the only color besides brown and green on the small hill. The Natural Land Institute executive director finds himself stepping on...