Oregon woman arrested after K9 finds her hiding in woods near Kiwanis Park
A 34-year-old woman was arrested by police after a K9 officer located her hiding in the woods near Kiwanis Park, where she was wanted for an active traffic warrant.
Rochelle man’s father seeks answers in son’s mysterious death
John Combs, a 24-year-old lineman from Rochelle, was found dead on train tracks in Montgomery, Alabama, after traveling to Georgia for work, and his father Chris is still seeking answers to his son's death.
Mayor McNamara urges calm amid possible ICE presence in Rockford
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara issued a public statement reassuring the undocumented migrant community that the City of Rockford Police Department does not participate in ICE raids and urging them to reach out to local attorneys for their rights.
Loves Park man accused of beating a child with disabilities
Miguel Hoffman was arrested and charged with aggravated battery of a child with disabilities and domestic battery after allegedly beating a 10-year-old boy with autism.
Hit A Drive-In Movie Theater This Summer Near Rockford
If you're looking for some good old-fashioned family fun this summer, then make plans to check out a movie at a drive-in theater in Illinois or Wisconsin. According to Premiere Outdoor Movie... The story of the drive-in theater begins with an entrepreneur named Richard Hollingshead from Camden, New Jersey. In...
1 dead after crash at Spring Creek and Shaw roads
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon leaves one dead and multiple others in the hospital, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened June 10 in the intersection of Spring Creek and Shaw roads. According to investigators, a 2015 Cadillac SRX was westbound...
Bravehearts equine therapy program expands to Rockford with new center
BraveHearts, the largest equine therapy program in the country, is expanding to Rockford with a new 133-acre location to serve military veterans and provide relief for mental health conditions.
Rockford residents battle through hardship to get a high school diploma
The Rockford Public Library's Adult High School Program has provided over 175 adult students with the opportunity to earn their high school diplomas, with 100 already enrolled for next year's classes.
Armed victim fends off home invaders in Rockford attack: police
Rockford Police arrested Audrey Brinda and Maurice Yancy for allegedly invading a home and attacking its occupants. Both have been granted pretrial release.
Rockford Fire saves trapped victim after downtown crash
Rockford Police are investigating a serious crash involving two vehicles near a downtown intersection.
