Rockford IL

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - FirstBorn Ministries celebrated Freedom Sunday on Sunday with a service and free family activities for the community. Pastor Anthony Maynard said this is the second year the church has held Freedom Sunday. “We are celebrating the freedom that we have in this country, but also...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Memorial Baptist Church held a special service to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Pastor Donnie Barnes says the milestone gave the church a reason to come together and reflect. He says the service focused on giving thanks for the freedoms and liberties people have in the...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - A water shutdown will affect several Freeport residents Tuesday, July 7, as city crews replace an outdated water hydrant near the Carroll Water Tower. According to the City of Freeport, the shutdown will impact residents in the following areas:. Carroll Avenue from Fuller Street to South...

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Drivers who use the Roscoe Road bridge over the Rock River should prepare for a months-long closure starting Monday, July 6. The Winnebago County Highway Department says the bridge will close for structural repairs and rehabilitation. The project includes steel beam repairs, new bearings

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — 815 Stone Scrubbers, a volunteer group, is working to preserve history by cleaning veteran gravestones across Winnebago County. The current focus is on Civil War-era graves, with an aim to honor those who served and ensure their memorials last for at least another 100 years.

The Rockton Fire Protection District is mourning the loss of longtime trustee William “Bill” Campbell, a dedicated public servant who spent 37 years supporting the district and its mission. Campbell, remembered for his steady leadership and commitment to the community, served as a past trustee and played a key role in

Before gates opened four days of summer fun and thousands of visitors were welcomed into Settlers Park the Rockton Lion’s Club held a blood drive, organized by Rockton Lion, John Schamell. The drive June 18 is one of several important aspects that make up the Rockton Lions Club Old...

WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - The Village of Winnebago will celebrate Independence Day with its annual 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4. The parade begins at 10 a.m. from the Winnebago Middle School area, 407 N. Elida St. The parade route runs along McNair Road, Benton Street, Winnebago Street...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Community members gathered at Beattie Park Saturday morning for a Patriotic Prayer Breakfast as part of Rockford’s Fourth of July celebration. Several prayers focused on different parts of the community, including youth, families, people experiencing homelessness, service members, first responde

Rockford is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a 4th of July parade and fireworks show, which will be broadcast live on MyStateline+ and WTVO-TV.