Rockford IL

Every December, Mrs. Claus travels from the North Pole down to the city of Rockford, Illinois, to help Santa Claus collect children’s Christmas wishes and hand-write responses to each of them. NBC News’ Peter Alexander has the story.

The holidays came early for the family and friends of approximately 550 Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Marion, Illinois, with units based in Effingham, Litchfield, and Mt. Vernon, as they were were greeted with cheers, hugs, and tears at...

A Loves Park man accused of killing college gymnast Kara Welsh is set to stand trial for murder.

ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A 38-year-old Wisconsin man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for driving about 100 mph on the wrong side of a highway while intoxicated during a New Year’s Day pursuit. According to court records, Andrew Brieske fled from deputies in Jefferson County around 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, […]

There is much more to explore in Illinois besides the state's biggest city of Chicago. From Shawnee National Forest to Starved Rock State Park, the Prairie State boasts natural attractions and scenic beauty all around. Not far from Rockford, known as the City of Gardens, you'll find an underrated lake getaway: Lake...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Police are investigating the early-morning shooting of man in Rockford. Just after 2:30 a.m. Dec. 20, Rockford Police Department reported a shooting in the 500 block of 15th Ave. The victim had a non-life-threatening gun shot wound. Officers ask the community to avoid the area as...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A local clothing brand will hold the grand opening of its storefront this weekend. 1:30 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 20, Spin City Wear at 321 N. Church St., will have a ribbon cutting to celebrate the launch of Rockford’s newest clothing store. Spin City Wear,...

A man is recovering after being injured in a shooting in Rockford early Saturday morning.

A Rockford man, reportedly in possession of a gun stolen from Louisiana, was arrested Thursday morning after he allegedly ran from police, authorities said.

ROCKFORD — A new small retail business in downtown aims to outfit the city with fashion and clothing necessities at an affordable price. Spin City Wear celebrates its grand opening at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at 321 N. Church St., which is across the street from Second Congregational UCC/First Presbyterian Church in...