Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The family of 22-year-old Drevin Tavernie, the victim of a fatal Rockford crash, has started a fundraiser to help cover funeral and memorial costs as they mourn their loss. The GoFundMe was started by a family member on behalf of Tavernie’s parents, Rhonda and Richie, with...

35-year-old Charles Gregory was sentenced today to seven years in prison, followed by five years of supervision for a domestic abuse case in 2024 officials said.

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 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.

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...

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

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...

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.

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

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