Rockford IL

5:30 A.M. Radar Update: Consistent rain showers have moved into the state line with rainfall starting for some as early as 2 a.m. however as surface temperatures have begun to drop, some mixed precipitation and snowfall have also begun mixing in. Expect these rain showers to slowly transition towards snow in the next...

A Rockford man is accused of drunk driving after Ogle County deputies say he crashed into a utility pole.

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - An indoor puppy playgroup launches in Belvidere to help local dog owners socialize their new pets during the cold months. 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, the first Puppy Social Time will take place at Meyer’s Tails Up Farm, 5390 Irene Rd. in Belvidere. A class will be held every Saturday until...

Here's a list of the top places locals said you must try when you're passing through Freeport or need a fun date night spot!

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Dozens wearing shades of blue gather Friday at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center to raise awareness for human trafficking. It’s for the Second STAR (Standing Together Awareness is Raised) event. It’s held as part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month with the 17th Judicial Circuit...

A suspect accused in the killing of a respected dentist and his wife in their Ohio home has been arrested, authorities said Saturday.

JANESVILLE — Catherine Delinda Smith, a Janesville native, has been crowned Miss Turtle Creek 2026, earning the title at a local preliminary competition for the Miss Wisconsin Scholarship Competition. The event was held at Beloit Memorial High School, where Smith stood out by winning both the Overall Interview Award...

As the holiday buzz settles, a fresh wave of scams is creeping in, targeting those tempting rewards we earned. Stay alert out there, folks!

A fire Friday evening caused an estimated $50,000 damage to a Rockford home and garage. Rockford firefighters responded to a residential structure fire shortly before 5:30 p.m. Friday on the 3100 block of Crosby Street. Upon arrival, firefighters saw a fire in the attached two-car garage. District Chief Trevor Hogan...

OGLE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - More than 100 people gathered in Ogle County for a candlelight vigil honoring Renee Good, the Minneapolis woman who was shot and killed during a federal immigration enforcement operation earlier this month. Community members stood together holding candles, sang songs and listened to...