Rockford approves largest capital improvement plan in city histotry
Rockford City Council on Monday approved a sweeping, five year, $385 million Capital Improvement Program (CIP), the largest infrastructure program the city has ever adopted.
Unwritten Winter Rules Every Rockford Resident Just Knows
They're not posted anywhere. Nobody sits down to explain them. You just... learn.
Woman dead, man injured in Harvard shooting
A woman is dead, and a man is injured in a shooting in Harvard on Saturday, according to police.
New chief appointed for South Beloit Fire Department
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WIFR) - The city of South Beloit takes a step toward hiring its next fire chief. During a city council meeting Monday, council members approved the appointment of Scott Fischer as the city’s new chief. His appointment passed by a vote of 4-0, according to Mayor Tom Fitzgerald.
Rockford City Council introduced a potential new senior center
The Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging proposed a partnership looking for funding support for a new senior center.
Dentist, vets group lauded for ‘service above self”
In 1971, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois created the Excalibur Award to recognize individuals who exemplify excellence in community service. In 1979, the Excelsior Award was created to recognize organizations that do the same. On Thursday, the latest individual and organization honored for exemplifying...
Veterans Memorial Hall debuts in the Sinnissippi Station Model Train Exhibit
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A generous donation shrinks Veterans Memorial Hall into a miniature replica to join other Forest City landmarks in the Sinnissippi Station Model Train Exhibit at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens. Veterans Memorial Hall serves as a living memorial to Veterans from all generations. Director Scott...
Two Rockford homes damaged in fires
Two Rockford homes were damaged in fires Saturday, with three adults being displaced in one of the blazes. No civilians or firefighters were hurt in either incident. An overheated bathroom ventilation fan was blamed for a Saturday afternoon fire that caused an estimated $55,000 in damage to a home on the 4400 block...
Crash involving semi near Marengo sends 2 to hospital
A crash Monday morning in unincorporated Marengo sends two people to the hospital, first responders shared.
Health officials warn of increasing flu cases in Illinois
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — Influenza cases are on the rise across Illinois including Winnebago County, raising concerns toward health officials in the stateline. “I definitely have been seeing an uptick in cases of the flu overall. It feels as years go on, they’re slowly increasing the numbers,” said Mercyhealth...
