Rockford IL

JANESVILLE — A new sober living home focused on women’s long-term independence will host an open house Saturday to connect with the community and to raise funds as it prepares to welcome its firsts residents this month. Rock County Restorations, founded by Rita Key, will operate the home at 1404 Center Ave. that’s...

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WIFR) - A Wisconsin man will be behind bars until 2031 after he drove drunk seven times. Ronald Williamson, 45, was sentenced to four years in prison and four years of extended supervision by a Rock County judge. He was convicted in August for his seventh operating while intoxicated charge and also...

Rockford’s Olympic Tavern is hosting a Grinch Pop-Up on December 4. Come in costume, enjoy holiday fun, and support the Family Peace Center.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The VanVleet Family Foundation’s annual turkey giveaway just got a big helping hand. Hard Rock Casino Rockford presented the foundation with an oversized check for $10,000 to help provide Thanksgiving meals for local families. Along with the chunk of change, Hard Rock is also providing...

Rockford Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 27-year-old man found wounded at an Auburn Street apartment complex early Thursday.

Thanksgiving is a time spent with loved ones, and this year, several local restaurants are helping families enjoy that tradition without the stress of cooking. Here's a list of local restaurants that have enough for the whole family this Thanksgiving. Culinary Underground Culinary Underground is hosting a...

A Cherry Valley meth dealer has been sentenced to spend 17 years in federal prison, the U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday.

The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board has voted to approve the sale of Mercyhealth's former Rockton Avenue hospital to the Kingdom Authority Church.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford activists gathered on Sunday afternoon to protest against AT&T’s contracts with federal agencies. The protesters said they took issue with AT&T for its contracts with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Immigration and Customs...

ROCKFORD — Plans for a new McDonald’s on the city’s east side are moving forward despite pushback from residents who don’t want the Golden Arches on the edge of their neighborhood. The city’s Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-2 Tuesday in favor of a special-use permit...