Beloit man sentenced to prison for molesting 9-year-old boy
Rock County District Attorney Jason Sanders announced the sentencing of Alexander Strege on the charge of 2nd degree sexual assault of a child.
Above average temperatures begins today
Areas of patchy fog to start off our Monday with mostly cloudy skies the rest of the day. Highs will top out right around 40 degrees. Slight chance for drizzle and areas of patchy fog tonight with lows in the middle 30’s. Mostly cloudy again tomorrow with highs in the mid to low 40’s. Close to 50 coming up on...
Ritchie Buss Memorial Tournament bowling strong in 16th year
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The Ritchie Buss Memorial Tournament returned to Freeport Sunday for its 16th year. The competition was named in honor of a man many people say was a popular bowler in the Pretzel City. Tournament Director Jeff Johnson attributes the event’s success to a competitive field of...
Fire completely destroys historic Edgerton supper club
EDGERTON, Wis. — Lake House Inn, located in Edgerton, was completely destroyed in a fire Sunday evening.
The Temptations & The Four Tops to perform in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Temptations and The Four Tops are set to co-headline a 40th anniversary cross-country tour that will make a stop in Rockford. The Motown legends known for hits like “My Girl” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” are slated to take the stage Friday, May 1, at Hard Rock Live. Doors for the event...
Mount Morris man seriously injured in crash on Illinois Route 2
Joshua Merril, 32, of Mount Morris was seriously injured in a crash on Illinois Route 2 on Sunday night.
Asian copperleaf confirmed in Illinois for first time after harvest
Illinois farmers have a new weed on their radar: Asian copperleaf, confirmed for the first time in the state after showing up in a Stephenson County cornfield post-harvest. The non-native summer annual species, Acalypha australis, was first documented in New York in 1990 and then in Iowa in 2016. Illinois is now the...
Bench trial ends in acquittal for Rockford murder suspect
A 21-year-old man has been found not guilty of a 2021 Rockford murder.
Rockford’s Best-Kept Dining Secrets Finally Get Their Moment
Rockford has been hiding some seriously incredible food spots that deserve way more attention than they get. While tourists flock to the usual chains, locals have been quietly enjoying flavors that rival any big city. These restaurants have been perfecting their craft behind the scenes, and now it’s time everyone...
Rockton Lions Club spread Christmas cheer to local families through Wimpy’s Fund
Every year the Rockton Lions Club, with the help of numerous community supporters, bring Christmas cheer to local families assuring that they have a merry Christmas. Money raised from the Wimpy’s Fund auction is used to help families who are less fortunate in Rockton, Roscoe, Shirland, South Beloit and Harrison. All...
