Rockford IL

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United Airlines flight from Chicago to Orange County, California, diverted to Rockford

A United Airlines flight from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to Southern California was diverted to Rockford on Sunday.
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Wrong-way drunk driver sentenced to 7 years in prison

WISCONSIN, Wis (WTVO) — A Wisconsin man was sentenced to seven years in prison for driving 100 miles an hour on the wrong side of a highway while intoxicated. Andrew Brieske, 38, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including fleeing and operating while intoxicated for the fifth time. The incident...
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WIFR First Alert Winter Weather Special 2025-2026

(WIFR) - With the start of astronomical winter on Dec. 21, join the WIFR First Alert Team for a Winter Weather Special, exclusively on the WIFR Streaming App. We take a deep dive with predictions of what this winter will bring and what things determine how severe or mild it will be.
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27 Aluna hosts last-minute Christmas market

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - With the holiday just days away, visit the Last Minute Christmas Night Market for festive fun and those final holiday gifts. 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday Dec. 21, 27 Aluna will transform part of its restaurant at 124 N. Main St. in Rockford into a holiday market.
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Cherry Valley businesses hold A Village Christmas Stroll for community

CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - Local businesses in the Cherry Valley community come together to host the first A Village Christmas Stroll. From 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday Dec. 21, many businesses in the area will open their doors for festive activities, treats, sales, mini events and much more holiday fun.
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A warming night ahead with a pleasant weekend expected across the stateline

Temperature will be on a warming trend tonight with highs Saturday reaching the mid-30s for a pleasant start to our weekend. Meteorologist DJ Baker takes a look at if those pleasant conditions will last into our Sunday below.
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Forreston Holiday Tournament Championship ends in OT thriller

FORRESTON, Ill. (WIFR) - 32 games, 16 teams and six days of the 64th Annual Forreston Holiday Tournament culminated Friday in one thrilling championship between Byron and Sterling Newman. The Tigers went for its fourth straight tournament title while the Comets eyed a 10-0 start. This is the third time...
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Luminary Walk returns to Edgewater neighborhood

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A longtime Rockford neighborhood tradition returned Saturday evening this as neighbors gathered for the annual luminary night in the Edgewater neighborhood. Neighbors lined up their walkways at dusk with glowing luminaries, candle lit bags to create a warm and festive glow. Organizers say this...
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Ken-Rock holds toy drive and Christmas party for local children

Ken-Rock Community Center in Rockford hosted its toy drive and Christmas party for the community, this Saturday.
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Slidematic expands Rockford plant with $7.9M investment

Slidematic Precision Components is celebrating a major expansion in Rockford. The company, which specializes in custom-engineered cold headed fasteners, has invested $7.9 million in a 46,000-square-foot addition to its existing 166,000-square-foot facility, according to a community announcement. The expansion is...

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