Rockford-area business leader Sunil Puri dies at 65
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - First Midwest Group Founder Sunil Puri, 65, died Sunday from head and neck cancer, according to his family. Born in Bombay, India in 1960, Puri moved to Rockford in 1979. Five years later he founded First Midwest Group, a commercial real estate development firm. In 2000,...
Bright, breezy and warm Sunday ahead with more storms possible Tuesday
(WIFR) - We started off our Saturday actually pretty warm and nice with temperatures around midnight hovering around 60 degrees. Of course, the cold front came through giving us some showers and storms last night, along with that cooler air that held temperatures this afternoon to the middle to lower 40s.
Hundreds take the plunge at Rock Cut State Park to support Special Olympics Illinois
Around 350 people on nearly 40 teams braved icy waters at Rock Cut State Park for the 21st annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, raising nearly $80,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.
Northern Illinois Temperatures Surge Toward 80 Degrees by Tuesday With Chicago, Rockford and Peoria...
NORTHERN ILLINOIS — A significant warmup is set to unfold across the region over the next several days, with temperatures climbing steadily from the 60s on Sunday into the 70s Monday and approaching 80 degrees by Tuesday across many parts of Illinois. Forecast maps show a strong warming trend...
Eastland holds off Pecatonica for 1A sectional championship at Orion
Another classic sectional championship game between Eastland and Pecatonica happened Friday night in Class 1A at Orion. Eastland prevailed 48-41.
PAWS Humane Society fundraises for our furry friends
PAWS Humane Society in Rockford held its 18th annual FurBall on Saturday night. It’s their biggest fundraiser of the year and helps pay for the programs that keep their animals safe and cared for.
FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Strong to severe storms possible across the stateline tonight
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A First Alert Action Day is in place through early Saturday morning due to the potential for strong to severe storms during the late night hours. Our first wave of rain and storms produced record rainfall here in Rockford. We officially recorded 1.21″ of rain at the airport, which beat the old...
Rockford Lutheran overmatched by Johnsburg at 2A Mendota Sectional
Rockford Lutheran’s Cinderella postseason run ended Friday night. The Crusaders couldn’t keep pace with Johnsburg.
‘Restyle the Runway’ returns in Rockford to highlight sustainable fashion
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Womanspace and Tad More Tailoring team up for another year to highlight artists and vendors focused on environmentally-responsible fashion. Restyle the Runway 2026, featuring a fashion show and luncheon, takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 7, at Rockford University’s Regent Hall, 5050 E....
11 Illinois Dessert Shops That Are Blowing Up This March
March in Illinois still carries a bite in the air, the kind that makes a warm bakery window feel especially inviting. A walk through Galena’s historic streets or a stop in the Superman-famous town of Metropolis reveals a simple truth: Illinois takes dessert seriously. Each stop on this list...
