Snow is on the way for Saturday across the stateline, with blustery winds and...
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford set a record high of 58 degrees today, which occurred shortly after midnight. Throughout the day the clouds eventually broke, and sunshine kept temperatures in the 40s, which is still above average for this time of year. Skies will stay mostly clear this evening with temperatures...
Illinois Home to Some of the Snowiest Counties in the US
A new study ranks five Illinois counties among the snowiest in America, including Cook County and areas near Rockford.
New fried chicken franchise opens on 11th Street in south Rockford
ROCKFORD — A Cajun-style chicken chain has opened in south Rockford, sharing space with a local restaurant to double customers’ options on the menu. Krispy Krunchy Chicken opened last week inside the Shell gas station at 3003 11th St., just south of Brooke Road. It offers a variety of halal fried chicken options...
Jersey Mike’s Subs cuts the ribbon on new Loves Park location
LOVES PARK — Local franchise owners and The Parks Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon on Friday on the area’s newest Jersey Mike’s Subs. Father-and-son Steve and Brian Sobieski brought the sub sandwich franchise to 1521 E. Riverside Blvd., suite 3, which is at the southwest corner of Forest Hills Road and Riverside in...
Fire causes significant damage in Rock Co. home
FULTON, Wis. -- A home in the Town of Fulton suffered significant damage following a fire on Thursday.
Rockford Public Schools ends latest bargaining session without a deal
ROCKFORD, IL — Rockford Public Schools and teachers' union representatives could not come to an agreement on a new contract during a Jan. 7 bargaining session. Teachers have worked since June 30 under the provisions of an expired four-year contract. The sides have so far not been able to bridge a gap over pay and...
Rockford woman dying of cancer asks for community’s support with final wish
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Christy Schroeder chuckles looking through old photos beside her daughter. Laying in her hospital bed, the mom flips through memories of trips to Disney World, a visit to the mall with her granddaughter and selfies from healthier times. The pair dropped their phones turned to one...
House fire in Rockford’s northeast side contained, cause determined accidental
Rockford firefighters battled a house fire on the city's northeast side Friday night.
Malik Trotter found guilty in shooting death of Rockford police K-9 Nyx
Malik Trotter, the man who shot and killed Rockford Police's first female K-9 in 2024, has been found guilty of attempted murder and the killing of a police animal.
Tracking a warm and soggy Thursday
Heavy rainfall is expected this afternoon, leaving some ponding on our roads. Meteorologist DJ Baker has a look at how much rain we could get tonight below.
