BBB warns of fake emotional videos on TikTok asking for donations
Rockford-area businesses invited to submit hours, deals for upcoming IRONMAN race. Businesses are urged to prepare for the city’s inaugural IRONMAN, when Rockford may see more than 10,000 visitors. Overnight kitchen fire in Rockford causes estimated $5K loss. Updated: 1 hour ago. Firefighters say smoke detectors...
Scooter’s Coffee on Rockford’s Miracle Mile holds ribbon-cutting
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Scooter’s Coffee on E. State Street is officially open after a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday. Scooter’s Coffee, a drive-thru franchise, held the ceremony at 10 a.m. June 10 at 3515 E. State Street in Rockford. The location’s hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. everyday....
Eastbound Harrison Avenue blocked after 2-vehicle crash
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Police ask drivers to avoid the area after a crash shuts down eastbound Harrison Avenue. Rockford police say the two-vehicle crash happened around 12:15 p.m. June 10 in the 5400 block of Harrison Avenue. According to police, there are minor injuries from the crash.
60s/70s Boys School Bathrooms Had No Doors—Privacy Was Optional
What explains the absence of doors on boys’ bathroom stalls throughout the 1960s and 1970s? If you went to school in the 1960s or 1970s—especially in places like Ellen Stiles School or Auburn High School in Rockford—you might remember a peculiar (and uncomfortable) fact: The restroom stalls for boys at schools during...
Warm temperatures, rain chances expected for the stateline later this week
Some scattered storms to start our week with pleasant weather starting Tuesday. A few more showers and thunderstorms are possible Monday, but it won't take long before our weather turns bright and beautiful. Meteorologist DJ Baker has the details below.
Deadly Weekend in Rockford: 2 Fatal Crashes, 1 Murder Under Investigation
It was a tragic weekend in Rockford with two fatal car crashes, and a murder investigation is now underway following a deadly shooting on E. State Street. A deadly weekend in Rockford began on Friday evening (6/6) when emergency crews responded to a serious crash at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Eastrock...
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, June 9, 2025
Roscoe’s Zoning Board is meeting Wednesday to discuss Tony Pipitone”s proposal to add 14 new duplexes and 1 new single-family home - 29 new dwelling units - to the Prairie Garden subdivision. Subscribe to the email version of Rockton-Roscoe News for free. We're focused on farthest northern Illinois....
Learn How to Wakeboard at West Rock Wake Park in Rockford
West Rock Wake Board Park is a local gem located in Levings Park in Rockford. They are here to give kids and adults a place to learn how to wakeboard and practice the sport!. Hours: All activities require registration. Check their website for hours. Cost: Never ever class – $30...
Illinois bill to provide security resources to libraries
(WIFR) - Several libraries in Illinois received violent threats in recent years according to the Secretary of State’s Office. That led lawmakers to pass a bill to help libraries increase safety measures. All it needs now is Governor JB Pritzker’s signature. Byron Public Library hasn’t had any violent...
Slight chance for scattered showers and a t-storm
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Breezy with a slight chance for scattered showers and a thunderstorm this afternoon. Highs should reach 70. A few clouds tonight and down to the low 50’s. 80 tomorrow and mostly sunny.
