Rockford IL

ORANGEVILLE, Ill. (WIFR) - Several fire units are on scene of a structure fire south of Orangeville along IL-26 and Church Street. Fire crews responded to what appears to be a large barn around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. It’s not known what caused the fire or if anyone is hurt.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford police announce the search for a fifth woman charged with arson after a blaze on Andrews Street that hurt a firefighter. Tiffany Jackson, 42, is wanted on several charges including aggravated arson. Jackson and four other women are accused of intentionally setting fire to a...

ALBANY, Wis. (WMTV) - A 19-year-old Janesville man was arrested for allegedly assaulting another man, and holding him underwater in the Sugar River, near the Town of Albany on Saturday. Brett Lux is facing cseveral charges including first degree intentional homicide. The Green County Sheriff’s Office said a large fight

ROCKFORD — The Belvidere Family YMCA will undergo a half-million dollars in renovations this year as a gift from the Peggy & Jack Wolf Charitable Foundation jumpstarts improvement plans. The foundation donated $500,000 as a lead gift for the improvements at 220 W. Locust St. That will allow the...

The application process for the market during the Tutty Baker Festival is now open, according to a community announcement . The festival is scheduled for July 10-11 in downtown Freeport, according to the announcement. The market will feature a variety of crafts, including wood, metal, glass, macramé, pottery, fabric, h

The Associate Degree in Nursing program at Highland Community College has received continuing accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing , according to a community announcement. The accreditation applies to the college’s Associate Degree in Nursing program based at Highland’s Freeport camp

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Cue the music! A variety of musical performances will take over Levings Park this summer during Live at Levings. From June through August, catch local bands as they take center stage. Performances will also include a special talent show on Juneteenth and a DJ battle in July.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - On its 115th anniversary, UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital praises its employees for their integrity and commitment to excellence. The health system hosted its annual Founder’s Day employee picnic on June 3 and presented its 2026 Anderson Quality Awards to one individual and one medical team.

PECATONICA — The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County and the Muskies, Inc-Flatlanders Chapter will hand out free tackle boxes and rods and reels during the annual Hooked on Fun Kid’s Fishing Derby. The free youth fishing event happens from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. June 13 at Four...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The city of Rockford asks for donations as it looks to build 500 “blessing boxes” or care packages for those experiencing homelessness in the area. Organizers say the donation drive and packing event is a way to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary by “celebrating through service.”