Rockford IL

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A plea from preservationists started Rockford City Council on Monday. “There is no return on demolition costs,” declared Jennifer Spencer with Studio GWA and Historic Preservation Commission chair with the City. Spencer, alongside fellow Historic Preservation member Valerie Olafson, pushed for...

A suspected Freeport drug dealer led pursuing officers on a chase when they arrived at his home to arrest him on Monday afternoon.

Classic elegance and contemporary flavor combine for a memorable night out at Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint in Downtown Beloit. Adjacent to the Ironworks Hotel, this classic steakhouse celebrates the town’s industrial past with a collection of historic black-and-white photos, immediately drawing guests into a cozy,...

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train skips Rockford in 2025, but Illinois families can still see its lights, concerts, and Christmas charm nearby.

The Winnebago County Domestic Violence Coordinated Court has been selected as a national Domestic Violence Mentor Court for the fourth time. The $150,000 supplemental award recognizes established specialized courts and allows them to guide developing courts and programs seeking to improve their response to domestic...

TOWN OF MILTON, Wis. (WMTV) - A vehicle started a fire in a garage Sunday morning in Town of Milton, Lakeside Fire-Rescue said Monday. Lakeside Fire-Rescue and Rock County Sheriff’s Office responded just before 11 a.m. Sunday for a vehicle fire at a home on Ladue Drive. Authorities responded...

A search warrant was executed at a Kingston home, resulting in the arrest of James Hall on drug charges and the discovery of stolen items, a large amount of drugs, and a homemade explosive device.

ROCKFORD — The average cost of a gallon of fuel in the city has fallen to its lowest level to start the week since January 2024, according to data from GasBuddy. The average price at the pump was $2.91 per gallon on Monday, according to the tech company’s survey of 139 Rockford stations. The cost had dropped nearly...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A 30-year-old man already sentenced to prison faces more time behind bars after admitting to killing a man six years ago. Javari Conley pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree murder. Prosecutors say around 9 p.m. March 7, 2019, deputies were called to investigate a shooting...