On the market: 4-bedroom lakefront home in Davis in gated community
Address: 870 Breckenboro Road, Davis Property description: This custom lakefront home has four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 5,500 square feet of living space. The main floor has a private office, laundry, a mudroom, a primary suite with a glass block shower, jetted soaker tub, and walk-in closets, plus custom wood...
GoRockford to refund 66 Stroll on State vendors due to winter storm
Sixty-six vendors who participated in the 2025 Stroll on State will get a refund from GoRockford, the organization announced Wednesday.
Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce to suspend operations amid financial struggles
The Oregon Chamber of Commerce, which has provided support and networking opportunities to businesses, announced Wednesday it will suspend operations on December 31st.
425 Manufacturing loads up more than 800 toys for The Salvation Army in Rockford
ROCKFORD — Workers at 425 Manufacturing on Friday loaded up more than 800 toys onto the back of two trucks to help the Salvation Army deliver presents to children this Christmas. The toys are headed to the 12 Hours of Salvation drive at Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, 7070 Cherryvale...
Rockford mayor to issue ‘Shop Local in December’ proclamation
ROCKFORD — Mayor Tom McNamara is set to issue a proclamation on Monday declaring it as “Shop Local in December” month, a move he hopes will encourage people to spend their holiday dollars shopping small. “We have so many amazing courageous entrepreneurs who own their own businesses,”...
Local Resources For Staying Warm During Rockford’s Cold Snap
As temperatures plunge, the real story isn't just the chill; it's the hidden dangers lurking in the cold. Let's break down what this means for our community.
1 dead after E. Highway 14 crash in Rock County
A driver died Wednesday morning after a crash on East Highway 14 in Rock County, deputies said in an update.
List: Warming centers in Winnebago and Boone counties
(WIFR) - With dangerously cold temperatures expected, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office released the following list of warming centers within Boone and Winnebago counties. More winter weather coverage. Leaders say the list is subject to change without notice. Winnebago County. The Carpenter’s Place. Address:...
Winnebago Co. Animal Services holds winter pet adoption event
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - With its shelter nearing capacity and running out of cages, Winnebago County Animal Services will hold a reduced-fee adoption event called “Empty the Shelters- Holiday Hope.”. “Our cat population is currently well beyond our ideal capacity, and we’re working hard to make space for the...
Kingston man accused of throwing fireworks at neighbor’s house, kicking deputy
KINGSTON, Ill. (WIFR) - A 39-year-old Kingston man faces multiple charges for reportedly yelling at his neighbors and threatening deputies, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Matthew Morris is charged with resisting a peace officer, threatening a public official, disorderly conduct, aggravated battery...

















