Rockford IL

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The next class of police officers, tasked with protecting the Rockford community, were sworn in Friday afternoon. Around 2 p.m., Jan. 2, Veterans Memorial Hall filled with people, eager to watch loved ones and community members be sworn into the police force and others receive promotions.

It was a cold start and remained chilly today with plenty of sunshine. Expect northwest winds 5 - 10 mph and highs in the middle 20’s putting us a few degrees above the cold 20 degrees we had for New Year’s Day. Becoming mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the middle 10’s. Mostly cloudy for both Saturday and Sunday...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It was great to see some sunshine for the first half of the day, before cloud cover continued to fill in throughout the afternoon and evening. It was still a cold day, at least by December standards, as highs reached the lower 20s, with wind chills in the lower teens. As we head into tonight,...

Becoming cloudy with south southeast winds 5 - 10 mph and highs rising to 30. A slight chance for a wintry mix (snow, freezing rain, and sleet) could develop by late afternoon. Time frame would play out 3 pm to 8 pm. Temperatures hold steady Sunday night in the upper 20’s. with a break in the clouds. 40’s to begin on...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Wonderland Ballet Company opens its doors inside the former Rockford Lutheran School, connected to Court Street Methodist Church. The studio is located at 215 N. Court Street in Rockford. The studio is led by Creative Director Andrew Mahan, a longtime dance educator, choreographer and...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Magtones celebrated the start of 2026 at Inscape Collective Saturday. Inscape became a non-for-profit over the summer and this event is part of its mission to provide access to the arts for the community. This is done through no cost entertainment, its listening room and open mic nights.

Wednesday’s potent cold front was felt all across the Stateline yesterday as afternoon highs were restricted to the upper teens and low 20s. With clouds clearing out this morning, additional sun will give temperatures a slight boost, landing them in the low to possibly mid 20s. Still seasonably cool as Rockford’s...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Drivers are encouraged to find an alternative route as crews repair a water main break on E. State Street. Starting Saturday, Dec. 3, the City of Rockford is closing the eastbound right curb lane at 4215 E. State St. from Lynmar Ct. to the 4300 block of E. State Street.

A Roscoe man is accused of driving while intoxicated after an accident damaged a fence and overturned his car.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The city welcomed its first baby of the year 2026 shortly after midnight, with baby Nai’aree born at 12:50 a.m on 1-1-26. Nai’aree, who weighs six pounds and measures 19 inches long, is welcomed by parents Nauticca and Martavian. Hospital staff celebrated her arrival by preparing a gift basket...