Rockford IL

Residents at Riverview Mobile Home Park gathered Saturday morning with Rockford city leaders hoping for answers about a proposal that could eventually replace their neighborhood with an RV park.

FORRESTON, Ill. (WIFR) - A 66-year-old man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon. Just before 3:15 p.m., May 15, Ogle County deputies and EMS were called out to a crash at the intersection of Freeport Road and Lanark Road in rural Forreston. Investigators say a car driven...

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Families came to downtown Rockton Saturday and joined a celebration of the annual migration of American White Pelicans and other birds to the Rock River region. Pelican Fest took place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a number activities for all-ages scattered throughout the village’s...

In Rockford, locals know great comfort food when they taste it. Whether served at taverns, burger joints, or breweries, outstanding fries remain a major part of the city’s dining culture. These restaurants have developed loyal followings thanks to consistently crispy, flavorful fry baskets that keep customers coming ba

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Police Department’s investigating a crash involving a motorcycle which left a man with life-threatening injuries. Officers posted on ‘X’ they responded to a crash after 6:45 p.m. Saturday at Auburn Street and Harlem Boulevard involving a car and a motorcycle. Police say one man suff

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - What began as a documentary about wheelchair rugby transformed into something far more personal for Rockford Marine veteran and founder of Oscar Mike Foundation, Noah Currier. “Sum Function,” an award-winning documentary premiering May 30 at Hard Rock Casino Rockford, follows the Oscar Mike Mili

BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Community members gathered Friday evening at the Boone County Museum of History for a first look at the newly renovated Kishwaukee River Valley First Nations exhibit. Organizers say the exhibit highlights the indigenous history and cultural impact tied to the region while preserving stories

If you've been waiting for the perfect weekend to get out of the house in Rockford, this is it.

Whether it's a cat doing parkour across your bedroom, a leg cramp that won't go away, or a night shift schedule that ruins your sense of reality, we are all clearly out here collectively overthinking in the dark.