Rockford IL

(WIFR) - He’s made his list and now he’s checking it twice. Santa Claus is almost ready to come to town. NORAD gears up to track him for the 70th year. The North American Aerospace Defense Command monitors and defends North American airspace 24/7, 365 days a year. However, every December fourth, an extra special...

Freeport's Generation Brewing Company announced plans to close after 11 years in business.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The man charged with setting fire to his own business is scheduled to change his plea, according to federal court documents. James Purifoy, 51, was indicted earlier this year for the January 2023 arson at 15th and Chris, 201 15th Avenue. Purifoy owned the business for 10 years prior to the fire.

Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — Tim Mahoney stopped by to talk to us about some of the new laws hitting the books in 2026!. “There’s a lot of good stuff. Just because there’s a lot of laws, doesn’t mean they’re bad.” Tim says. Some of...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Brisk winter temperatures couldn’t keep local customers from visiting Village Green Nursery on Tuesday afternoon to say goodbye to the popular shopping destination. The home and garden center’s last day will be December 23. Village Green sold to Platt Hill Nursery, another family owned...

JANESVILLE — Two people from Janesville say they were robbed last week in Harvard, Illinois, while selling jewelry to someone through Facebook marketplace. It turns out that one of the accused robbers is the friend who bought the gun that notorious shooter Kyle Rittenhouse used to kill two men in 2020 during protests...

ROCKFORD — Stepping Stones of Rockford cut the ribbon on Tuesday on a new group home that will serve adults grappling with serious mental health issues. The 8,707 square-foot home at 1480 Stony Creek Way, which is at the corner of Stony Creek Way and Newburg Road, has 10 bedrooms, six bathrooms, a recreation space,...

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - As a way to help people from becoming victims of fraud, Loves Park police will hold a senior scam prevention presentation this week. The free session will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at Loves Park City Hall, Civic Center, 100 Heart Boulevard in Loves Park.

Illinois State Police say a suspect in a Rock County homicide killed himself at an Illinois rest stop after being pursued by state troopers.

BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - Beloit firefighters battled two fires Sunday at homes amid bitterly cold conditions. The first fire was reported just before 10 a.m. on the 1100 block of Chapin Street, with flames found in the attic and smoke seen coming from the eaves of the home. BFD said...