Local crafters show off their wares at Christian Life’s Holiday Market
Local crafters show off their wares at Christian Life's Holiday Market.
Holidays and Heroes shopping day takes over Blain’s Farm & Fleet
About 50 children met some local heroes today and took them for a journey around Blain’s Farm & Fleet for the annual Holidays & Heroes shopping day.
Byron breaks off big runs to beat Richmond Burton in 3A semifinal
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Byron continued its run of dominance over Class 3A with a 44-10 win over Richmond Burton. Richmond Burton went on a long drive to start the game. It almost made it seem like the battle of 12-0 squads was going to be close. That’s when Byron’s...
Quiet conditions Sunday, followed by higher rainfall chances to start the week
Unlike yesterday, we’ll see a good dose of sunshine through much of the day thanks to the combination of high pressure at the surface along with very little moisture in the atmosphere today. This will allow temperatures to climb up into the 50’s this afternoon thanks to the higher quantity of sunshine, so overall it...
Considine’s five TDs and some great Byron defense send the Tigers back to state
The Byron Tigers were expecting a physical, hard-fought battle against Richmond-Burton Saturday in the 3A IHSA State Semifinals. They got that for one series plus from the Rockets, but then it was all Byron.
VIDEO: Eagle drops rabbit on Genoa veteran’s truck
GENOA, Ill. (WIFR) - Video sent to WIFR from Veteran Scott Hamm of Genoa captures the startling moment a bald eagle drops a rabbit onto his truck. Hamm says the incident happened on Veterans Day. His wife called him to let him know a dead rabbit was laying in their yard. Without thinking too much of it, Hamm says he...
Owners of Skateland in Rockford retiring after 33 years
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - After 33 years, a popular Rockford roller skating rink will soon have new ownership. Friday, Nov. 21, Skateland owners, Phil and Susie Smalley, put out a message saying on Dec. 1, they will be selling their location at 4843 Stenstrom Rd., and going into retirement. “We’re...
Shots Fired at Amazon Facility in Illinois, Two Arrested
Rockford Police arrested two men after a shots-fired incident near the Amazon facility led to a pursuit, foot chase, and the recovery of an illegally modified handgun.
Seeking Affordable Transportation: The Challenge of Finding a Reliable Used Car
In a recent social media post, a user sought advice on where to find a reliable used car for around $2,000 for their father. The user, who does not reside in the same area as their father, was also seeking recommendations on dealerships to avoid. The query sparked a discussion on the current state of the used car...
Seeking Recommendations for Pool Venues in Rockford and Surrounding Areas
A group of friends are on the hunt for a good place to play pool in the Rockford area this coming weekend. They are looking for alternatives to their usual spots on Main Street and Cherry Bowl. They turned to the online community for suggestions on where else they could enjoy a game of pool within the area.
