19-year-old woman killed in fiery Marengo car crash
A 19-year-old Janesville woman is dead after a fiery car crash in Marengo on Monday night.
Huge Snow and Ice Storms Expected in Illinois and Wisconsin This Winter
Temperatures in Rockford and Chicagoland are starting to feel like fall, but forecasts suggest a harsh winter ahead. According to FoxWeather, the La Niña pattern has returned, bringing colder and wetter conditions for the Stateline area. Some models predict 6 to 12 inches more snow than normal across much of...
Big Timber Bar | Axe Throwing | Pool | Downtown Rockford
This place has actually been around for years, but they just recently moved to a brand-new location in downtown Rockford
Man in Beloit sentenced to 15 years for fatal shooting
BELOIT, Wis. -- A man in Beloit was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by 10 years of extended supervision following a fatal shooting in May 2024.
Cristy’s Canine Academy believes every dog needs a top-notch education
One of the first lessons Cristy Aldrich teaches veterans about training dogs is that it's not about tough love. It's about building trust, discipline, and mutual support between handlers and the dogs. Cristy is the owner and instructor at Ms. Cristy's Canine Academy in Roscoe. She is an AKC Canine Good Citizen...
Huge Snow and Ice Storms in Illinois, Wisconsin’s Winter Forecast
Winter 2025-26 is expected to bring colder temperatures and heavier snowfall across Illinois and Wisconsin, driven by shifting storm tracks and possible La Niña influences.
Rockford buyers of Mercyhealth’s former hospital react to community concerns
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Pastor Melvin Brown searched for a chair inside the former hospital building on Mercyhealth’s Rockton Avenue campus. In the middle of summer 2025, the Kingdom Authority International Apostle wished for a seat. Soon after, Mercyhealth handed him the keys to the property. “Somebody brought it...
Fatal Rollover Crash on Illinois Route 2 Kills Rockton Woman
72-year-old woman tragically died in a rollover crash on Illinois Route 2 on October 11 with authorities continuing their investigation.
Info Updated on Couple Found Shot to Death on Route 14 in Harvard
The Harvard Police Department, in conjunction with the McHenry County Major Investigative Assistance Team (MIAT), continues to diligently investigate the tragic incident that occurred on Monday, October 6, 2025, in the 700 block of North Division Street (Route 14). Our thoughts remain with the families and all those...
Judge faces threats after granting pretrial release to Rockford murder suspect
Winnebago County Circuit Court Chief Judge John Lowry issued a statement in response to threats and harassment received by Judge Heidi Augustsson after granting pretrial release to murder suspect Varianna Parsons, and urged public officials to focus on evidence and applicable law when criticizing a judge's ruling.
