Rockford IL

Rockford Police detained three children on Tuesday, Dec. 16th, on the 300 block of Mulberry Street for burglary.

Two men were arrested during a traffic stop after Rockford Police located handguns and crack cocaine.

ROCKFORD — City Council has given the OK for a new McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant to be built near the corner of Rote and Perryville roads on the city’s east side. The dual-lane drive-thru restaurant at 1869 N. Perryville Road garnered public attention after neighbors pushed back against plans for it to be built....

Village Green will bid farewell to the local Rockford community on December 23 after 60 years in the industry. The local business offered over 1,000 varieties of plants, outdoor furniture, and an expansive cooking center. Longtime Rockford Business Village Green to Close. Shoppers have been flocking to Village Green...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - UW Health donates $27,000 Tuesday to organizations like the Rock River Valley Food Pantry. The donation comes as families face challenges, including changes and delays with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Leaders say hunger is a problem that does not go away and it’s...

Three men from Kenosha, Wisconsin, were arrested after they allegedly robbed two Janesville residents at gunpoint in Harvard, with the rifle used in the robbery being the same one used by Kyle Rittenhouse in the 2020 Kenosha riots.

ROCKFORD — A local family received preliminary approval on Tuesday for their plans to turn the former Ellida Lodge in Midtown into a creative event space. We first told you about the vision for Spider on Quinta, 1111 Fifth Ave., a month ago. Owner Anahi Rubi, whose family has run Spider Sushi Bar for 17 years,...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Following a deadly attack at a religious gathering in Australia, local faith leaders reflect on how moments like this affect communities during an already meaningful time of year. The tragic event comes as many religious groups observe major holidays, including Hanukkah, a time traditionally...

Six of the 10 most popular housing markets were in the Midwest as affordability remains a top concern.

The report documents how the state drinks alcohol, including its use and misuse impacting health and safety.