Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Some heads began to turn as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rolled out the new dietary guidelines for Americans. The new dietary guidelines for Americans mark the most significant overhaul of federal policy in decades. But, how much is changing? One stateline health...

Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — Onita Mihaley from Ooma takes us back to a world before the internet and smartphones by helping to show off some retro designed telephones. She goes into why these retro phones are trending with them being great gifts that provide a service that’s safe and easy to use.

Rockford's hitting a high note again! Classic Rock Night is back, and this time, The Ernie Hendrickson Band will bring the Grateful Dead's magic alive.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford University senior is awarded for her achievement in leading young students in the region. Jocelyn Solis, 21, was given the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award by the National Association of Secretaries of State and Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. Solis was recognized...

In the classroom of Bloom Elementary, one teacher is weaving confidence into the fabric of her students' lives, transforming struggles into triumphs.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A part of a national memorial, honoring more than 700,000 Americans who lost their lives to AIDS, is set to travel to Rockford this month. Starting Monday, Jan. 12, four panels of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display in the lobby of Rockford City Hall. The display will be open...

Rockford Police report three DUI arrests and dozens of citations following a statewide holiday traffic enforcement campaign aimed at preventing crashes and saving lives.

Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). FROEBER, KYLE, 32, of Edgerton, assault by prisoners, repeater, Jan. 1, Rock County Jail, Janesville. HARDT, KRAIG, 45, of Sussex, strangulation and suffocation, domestic abuse, felony...

ROCKFORD — Bethesda Covenant Church will mark a century of service this year, starting with a 100th anniversary worship service on Sunday. The anniversary service is slated for 10 a.m. Sunday at the church, 2101 E. State St. It’s designed to kick off a yearlong series of events intended to honor Bethesda’s past,...

The owners of The Olive Branch food truck have started a fundraiser to cover repairs after a major mechanical failure threatens to close the business.