One month later: Lena community contiunues to rally after severe storm damage
The Village of Lena is still recovering one month after a tornado and severe storms caused significant damage.
Police: Teen arrested after machine gun found during Rockford traffic stop
Rockford Police arrested a teen after recovering a handgun during a traffic stop Thursday, May 14.
Rockford man arrested for Friday shooting on School Street
Antoine Phillips, 50, was arrested after allegedly shooting at another man in the 2100 block of School Street on Friday, and was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and being without a Firearm Owner's Identification card.
Winnebago County coroner identifies motorcyclist killed in Rockford crash
The Winnebago County Coroner's Office has identified the motorcyclist who died Saturday, May 16, following a crash in Rockford.
Police: Man thrown out of Rockford hotel, threatened to kill officer
Leland K. Hoffman, 42, was arrested following a May 16 incident at Red Roof Inn.
Shirland School took audiences to a “Whole New World” in Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
Under the direction of Mrs. Dawn Heavilin-Pospischil and assistant directors Mrs. Ciara Fischer-James and Mrs. Hannah Pals, Shirland’s music department showed their creative genius as students in grades third through eighth took audiences to a “Whole New World” on April 30 and May 1 in the school’s version of Disney’s
Little Cubs Field mural to be renovated
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Little Cubs Field in Freeport will soon have its mural under the replica Wrigley scoreboard redone. Field Board Member Dennis Goodman says the mural’s been displayed since 2008, when the attraction opened, and the paint’s faded from the sun over the last 18 years.
Aldeen Golf Club hosts ‘Day at the Fairway’
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A golf outing for women returned to Aldeen Golf Club Sunday. Director of Instruction Jordan Zellman says they started this about four years ago. They heard from ladies they didn’t feel comfortable coming out because of the course’s difficulty and they felt rushed by other golfers.
Rockford’s new RockYard Music Fest offers free fun for all ages
Rockford is gearing up to host a new summer music festival in August. RockYard Music Fest is set for Aug. 14-15 at Davis Park, according to a community announcement. The free, two-day event will feature live music, art, food, games, fireworks and family activities. It will coincide with Rockford’s America 250 celebrati
Freeport lecture explores the many hands that built the community
The Freeport Art Museum and the Stephenson County Historical Society are hosting a lecture on the people who have shaped Freeport, according to a community announcement. The event, titled "Built Together: Stories of the Leaders & Laborers Who Shaped Our Community," will be held at 4:30 p.m. on May 20 at the Freeport Pu
