Two Rockford Teens Charged in Gas Station Robbery
Two Rockford teens were arrested and charged after allegedly robbing a Mobil gas station on East State Street early Sunday morning.
On the market: 4-bedroom home in Freeport sits on 5 acres.
Address: 4567 W. Stephenson St., Freeport Property description: This custom-designed modern farmhouse on five acres built in 2021 has four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. It has 3,956 square feet of finished living space across three levels. Each bedroom has its own walk-in closet. There is a finished lower level, a gas...
Styx and Loverboy concert among 15 events this weekend in the Freeport area
The weekend brings the Fever River Railroad fall open house and a concert by Styx and Loverboy, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Freeport area. 815 Shorts What: The fourth annual 815HORTS Film Festival has expanded to include five dedicated short film screening blocks, the Illinois Film Office’s...
Three hospitalized in Cherry Valley crash
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - Cherry Valley Police confirm to WIFR three women were taken to the hospital after a crash Friday evening. It’s not known how badly they were injured. A sedan and SUV crashed at the intersection of S. Mulford and Baxter roads just after 6:30 p.m....
Rockford’s proposed 2026 budget promises no increase in property taxes
Rockford’s Finance and Personnel Committee has approved the city’s proposed 2026 budget on Monday, touting no increase in property taxes for the 13th consecutive year and a $2 million reduction in the General Fund.
Mother to Spend Decades in Prison After Admitting to Killing her 7 Year-Old
OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WOWO) — An Ogle County mother will spend more than three decades in prison after admitting to killing her 7-year-old son nearly four years ago. Prosecutors say 38-year-old Sarah Safranek pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of her son, Nathaniel Burton, who was suffocated inside their...
Little Caesars opens first self-service restaurant in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Popular pizza chain Little Caesars launches its first self-service restaurant, and it happens to be on the city’s southeast side. The restaurant at 3134 11th Street removes the traditional walk-up counter. Customers can place an order on the Little Caesars app or website, go to the restaurant...
Rockford Housing Authority to demolish fire-damaged Fairgrounds property
After a trio of fires at the abandoned Fairgrounds Housing Development last month, the site is set for demolition next week.
AutoZone opens new mega hub on former Pump Handle Inn site in south Rockford
ROCKFORD — AutoZone has opened its new mega hub on the former site of the Pump Handle Inn on the city’s south side. The auto parts retailer’s mega hubs are stores that can carry up to 110,000 product units and quickly replenish satellite stores in the area. The new hub is at the southeast corner of 11th Street and...
It’s A Wonderful Gift Guide
Well, hello there, friends! Clarence Odbody, at your service. Now that I’ve earned my wings, I’ve been sent to your beautiful region to help you select heavenly gifts for your loved ones. Now, you might wonder, “Who’s this angel, and what does he know about picking out the...
