Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. – The College of Saint Mary bowling team faced tough competition and a power outage Saturday in the opening day of the Leatherneck Classic. The Flames bowled games of 798, 785, 775, 744 and 801 to finish with a total pinfall of 3,903. CSM is sitting in 22nd place out of 28 teams. Judson University...

Polo blasts St. Anne 46-14 to advance to the 8-man semifinals.

Beyond the buzz of campus life and Huskie athletics, a different kind of energy exists in DeKalb’s local music scene. For the band Remora Coraline, that means bridging their Rockford roots with the DeKalb community, one show at a time. Remora Coraline, fronted by NIU freshman and singer/guitarist Miles...

The Winnebago girls and the Dixon boys cross country teams won IHSA state championships Saturday in Peoria while the Rockford Christian boys took third place.

Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). GORNIAK, JEREMY, 49, of Janesville, harboring or aiding a felon, Nov. 4, Motel Six, Janesville. COTMAN, JERRELL, 39, of Beloit, possession with intent to deliver THC, second and...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The 25th annual Leatherneck Bowling Classic was held at different locations around Rockford and Loves Park. It’s the largest non-major tournament in college bowling, with over 1500 bowlers and fans from at least 100 collegiate teams present. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, coached by...

Every Sunday before Veterans Day, Chuck Roberts and his wife offering visitors a glimpse into World War II history with a vast collection of memorabilia.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A notable boxer trades punches for punchlines. Mike Tyson brought his “Return of the Mike” Tour to the Hard Rock Casino Rockford Sunday. This is the boxing legend’s latest live show. The show’s writers say Tyson gives people a look at his experiences including his battles with addiction and...

he Belvidere North Blue Thunder are at their best when they're facing adversity. They demonstrated that Friday night in rallying from behind to defeat the Kaneland Knights 30-25.

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - It’s the most wonderful or stressful holiday shopping time of the year. With this in mind the 11th Arts and Crafts Holiday Spectacular offers customers a head start on holiday gift shopping. More than 100 different artists and crafters from northern Illinois and Wisconsin...