Rockford IL

Flannel and Frost guests came out on Saturday, Jan. 31. 2026 in support of the Hononegah Community High School's Booster Club in the event's second year. Varied shades of flannel and comfortable winter wear were spotted throughout the Rockton American Legion - American Center. Money raised from Flannel and Frost...

The Byron Museum of History will host an art exhibit of work by members of the Eagle’s Nest Art Group. The show will begin with an Opening Reception on Saturday, February 14 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Several artists will be on hand to welcome visitors. The exhibit...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - After a quick moving clipper system brought some mixed precipitation to the area earlier today, temperatures rebounded nicely into the lower 40s, despite plenty of cloud cover. As we go into the nighttime hours, expect those clouds to eventually clear out as winds become a bit lighter...

Several Auburn High School students hold anti-immigration enforcement signs along Auburn Street.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Authorities investigate a commercial fire on Saturday night that broke out on State Street. Around 8:45 p.m., Feb. 7, fire crews were called out to the 900 block of W. State St. for a building that had caught fire. When firefighters arrived they found heavy fire...

Cherry Valley, ILLINOIS (February 5, 2026) – Ipsen USA has announced updates to its 2026 Ipsen U schedule, introducing new instructors, interactive elements and hands-on demonstrations to the company’s vacuum furnace training program. Ipsen U is a three-day program designed for vacuum furnace operators and...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A look at the concerts, shows and more in the area. Check out our community calendar for events happening all over the Rockford area.

On the final day of Rockton’s Yeti Fest, the beloved Doggie Development Academy’s team of high-flying huskies showed out for the community. Fire crews worked to extinguish a semi-truck engulfed in flames on Thursday morning. Rockford museum unveils ‘We Voted’ exhibit in honor of Black History Month...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Aging is a natural process that brings along many challenges, according to the American Society on Aging. These challenges come from economic, social, and health conditions. “We really need to look out for our older adults,” said Jeff Barnes, the executive director of the Northwestern...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - February is American Heart Month and UW Health wants to help you keep your heart healthy. Studies show every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a heart attack. Dr. Ali Shafiq, a cardiologist with UW Health explains heart attacks occur when the blood flow...