Is a New Wine Bar Coming to Downtown Rockford?
After 95 years, Rockford’s legendary Palace Shoe Repair closed in 2021 — but soon the corner of Main & Mulberry could welcome a cozy wine bar.
Sheriff confirms fatality after ‘serious crash’ in Ogle County
OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A stretch of Illinois Route 2 reopens after a deadly crash Thursday, according to the Ogle County sheriff. Deputies were called to what they described as a “serious crash” in the 7000 block of S. Illinois Route 2, just north of Grand Detour. Around 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20, an alert asked drivers...
Rockford Area Bakeries Still Taking Thanksgiving Dessert Orders
Still need that Thanksgiving dessert? These Rockford-area bakeries are still taking orders for pies, cakes, and more.
Freeport artist transforms home into Santa Doll workshop
The Christmas cheer is coming to Freeport a little early this year. Local resident Barbara Buck will be hosting her 40th annual Santa Fest this weekend.
Abarca announces run for Rock County Board
BELOIT - Beloit resident Rodolfo Abarca has announced he’s running in April for the District 12 seat on the Rock County Board. District 12 in Beloit is currently represented by County Supervisor April Whitledge. Born and raised in Beloit, Abarca currently works at Fran Fruzen Middle School as a bilingual...
Loves Park’s busy Riverside Boulevard growth corridor is getting another new restaurant
ROCKFORD — The city is getting another addition to its row of restaurants along Riverside Boulevard just off Interstate 90. Panda Express has submitted plans to build a restaurant with a drive-thru at 7280 E. Riverside Blvd., which is next to Starbucks on one of the few vacant plots left between McFarland Road and...
Illinois Thanksgiving Forecast Shows Sudden Snow Threat
Illinois Thanksgiving forecast shifts as new weather models hint at cold air and snow heading toward the region.
Funding available for Rockford-area homeless shelters
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Northern Illinois nonprofits with the goal of ending homelessness can apply for funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) grant from the City of Rockford Health and Human Services Department and the Northern Illinois Homeless Coalition. More...
Rockford Opens Nearly $4 Million in HUD Homelessness Grants
Rockford has opened applications for nearly $4 million in HUD Continuum of Care grants
Freeport drive-by shooter sentenced to 32 years in prison
Nyiquell Pendelton, convicted of a deadly drive-by shooting in Freeport, has been sentenced to spend 32 years behind bars.
