Rockford IL

Lakeside Fire and Rescue says a man and a woman suffered burns and smoke inhalation as their home was fully engulfed. A neighbor entered the burning home to help pull the two out before crews arrived.

ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - A ribbon-cutting ceremony held Thursday, May 21, celebrates Home Creek Estates adding to its 77-acre property with new small living spaces. Five wine-barrel shaped homes named for regions famous for wine around the world — Barolo, Napa, Champagne, Rhone and Tuscany — feature king-size beds, full b

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41 years old. Local racer Michael Bilderback competed against Busch a couple of times. He called him a class act who supported short track and super late model racing. One piece of advice from Busch he...

Health officials have detected the first mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus in Boone County for 2026.

If you've been driving around Rockford lately and noticed lawns looking a little taller than usual, there's a good reason for it.

No Fire Hydrant in Town of Rock Cost This Family Everything A house caught fire Wednesday evening in the Town […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

Illinois continues to show a sharp divide between safe suburban communities and cities struggling with rising violent crime. While many areas across the state remain family-friendly and peaceful, several urban centers report crime rates far above the national average. Cities like Chicago, East St. Louis, and Rockford c

Oregon, Illinois looks like the kind of quiet Rock River town you might pass through without expecting a memorable dinner story. Then the charcoal smoke gives the secret away. This old-school steakhouse has become a low-key pilgrimage spot for diners chasing thick cuts, warm lighting, and the kind of unhurried meal tha

JANESVILLE– The Children’s Museum of Rock County has hired Janesville native Christopher Chun-Seeley as the new operations manager for the children’s museum that remains slated to open in downtown Janesville this September. The museum says in an announcement and a bio that Chun-Seeley was born and raised in Janesville.

Memorial Day on May 25th is set to mark summer's start in Northern Illinois, with barbecues and gatherings, while also honoring fallen military heroes across the community.