Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Midway Village Museum hosted a special screening of ‘Take Your Own Notes’ on Saturday, a film created by Harlem High School students that highlights the experiences of local women veterans. The film features Army veteran Melissa Beckford, among other. Beckford shared her feelings...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Midway Village Museum hosted its Hometown Heroes event Saturday, showcasing a documentary made by Harlem veteran’s project that highlights the experiences of several Rockford-area service members. The project, guided by local teachers, featured interviews with five veterans and shares their...

(WIFR) - It’s been a bright and breezy day with highs reaching the upper 40s. This puts us 20 degrees below where we were at yesterday, but we are actually near our normal. Heading into tonight, our sky will remain clear with temperatures rapidly falling to the mid-20s by the morning. If you are up and want to brave...

The University of Illinois Extension’s local 4-H program celebrated its members hard work, leadership and dedication at midway village museum Sunday.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hope and heroism is the theme of Saturday night’s Rockford Symphony Orchestra performance at the Coronado. Music Director Yaniv Attar commissioned the group’s first piece in memory of the holocaust victims. Executive Director Julie Thomas said the group’s second piece used a cello and...

Illinois' best Christmas tree farm is right by Rockford, offering choose and cut trees, seven varieties, and a family holiday tradition at Ben's Christmas Tree Farm.

Rockford’s comfort food is classic Midwest—hearty portions, family-run institutions, and flavors that feel like home. From old-school supper club vibes to soul food staples, these five local favorites bring the cozy. Stockholm Inn. A Rockford icon, Stockholm Inn celebrates Swedish-American comfort with a menu that...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The next generation of scientists and doctors are one step closer to the workforce. Sunday the University of Illinois extension celebrated its latest graduating class. 24 students walked across the stage at the Coronado theatre to receive their degrees. These graduates spent years training and...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - About 30-40 people stood outside a Rockford AT&T store for an hour Sunday afternoon, protesting the company’s ties with three federal agencies. Sunday’s protest at AT&T’s E. State St. location is part of a nationwide effort about the corporation not needing its 2024 or 2025 contracts with the...

If you've ever watched someone perfectly back into a parking spot on the first try and though, "show off...," you're not alone.