Rockford IL

A 76-year-old woman from Galena was killed in a single-vehicle crash on US Route 20 when her vehicle veered off the roadway and hit a ditch, becoming airborne and landing near a residential driveway.

Rockford’s best fries aren’t from a chain. Yelp ranks Buddy’s Burgers on East Riverside Boulevard at the top, joined by Beef-A-Roo, Baker Street, Luichi’s, and Aero Ale House.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Loved ones fill Veronica DeLeon’s front porch. The grandmother holds a baby while others gaze toward the street with teary eyes. Veronica calls the family surrounding her a “silver lining” since her son suddenly died days before. On Sept. 19, Rockford Police responded...

Authorities are investigating three separate fires at the Fairgrounds Housing Development that all occurred within a day of each other.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Boosting the Rockford region’s economy and taking concerns from area leaders and residents was the goal of a roundtable event Tuesday held by two state lawmakers. State Rep. Dave Vella (D-Rockford) and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-Hillside) met with community members at...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford committee members have delayed plans to demolish the historic Elk’s Club building following a unanimous decision at last night’s finance and personnel meeting. The delay was initiated by 3rd Ward Alderman Chad Tuneberg, despite a judge’s order in 2021 to demolish the...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Monday evening, Rockford City Council passed an agreement between the City and Winnebago County for transfer of ownership and operational responsibility of public safety communication infrastructure. Members of the Finance & Personnel Committee say this is a step towards improving public...

Rockford Police arrested four suspects in two separate weekend incidents involving drugs and attempted vehicle theft.

Rockford’s ALDI made USA Today’s 10Best grocery store list, ranking #7 for its low prices and no-frills shopping style.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A new mobile app from the Winnebago County Circuit Clerk’s Office looks to streamline court information for residents. Key features of the app include the ability to search court cases, pay online, find court forms, court Zoom links, jury duty information, daily court documents and text...