Rockford IL

Jesse Herbig, 44, of Rockford, has been sentenced to spend 14 years in prison for distributing nearly 900 grams of methamphetamine.

In a development that made Illinois the 12th state in the nation to legalize physician-assisted suicide, Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1950 into law on Friday.

Illinois officials are investigating the death of Miranda Joiner, who was found unresponsive in the Winnebago County Jail

Recently, Rockford City Council approved our 2026 annual budget. Initially, our anticipated deficit was more than $9 million, largely driven by statewide decreases in PPRT revenues and state-mandated pension payments that increased by $5 million. Through careful planning and internal cost-saving measures, our team...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A new Starbucks opens Friday on Charles Street in Rockford. Leaders of the coffee shop hope it will serve as more than just a place to grab coffee, but also a space where customers and staff can connect and build a sense of community. “You know...

Rockford’s holiday pop-up bars turn festive spirit into experiences with over-the-top décor, specialty drinks, and more.

Mostly cloudy today with northwest winds 5 - 10 mph and highs in the middle 20’s. Mostly cloudy tonight with temperatures taking a plunge to 1 degree above zero. We could wake up to wind chills at -15. Light snow showers possible on Saturday with highs at 8 above. Sunday morning wind chills could reach -30.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Meta is rolling out a new centralized support hub to help Facebook and Instagram users recover hacked or locked accounts. Meta spokesperson Daniel Roberts says the company understands how stressful it is for people when they suddenly lose access to photos, messages and connections. “We know...

Beloit Police say a woman is dead after a shooting Wednesday afternoon.

The Scrap Jar in Rockford just dropped a brand-new, totally secondhand advent calendar. This is the definition of a beautiful sustainable gift.