City of Beloit invites public to discuss intersection improvements
The city urges residents to share input on possible improvements of the intersection of White and Wisconsin avenues.
Lawmakers celebrate proposed demolition of Rockford’s ‘eyesore’: Singer Mental Health Center
“That’s been a complaint that I’ve been dealing with for 10 years,” chuckles State Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford). The ...
Winnebago High School takes the plunge to benefit Special Olympics
The 2025 Cool School Challenge allows schools across the state to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois by taking the plunge. 39 schools are registered in Illinois. Winnebago High School set a ...
Sunny, Warm, and less Breezy Today
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Sunny today with highs around 60. Clear tonight and down to the middle 30’s. Upper 60’s tomorrow with more sunshine. WINDY on Friday with highs in the middle 70’s. Extreme ...
Local teachers receive grants for classroom activities and supplies
The 9 grantees received funds through the Delta Kappa Gamma Mini Grant program. These grants are awarded to early childhood through grade 12 teachers in Winnebago and Boone counties to fund special ...
Sterling to send 2 police squad cars to Ukraine
A new lunch option opens for business in downtown Rockford. Rock River Disposal is set to resume weekly yard waste collection ...
Sunny, mild trend to continue through rest of the workweek
An abundance of sunshine will dominate once again Wednesday, masked only briefly by an occasional veil of wispy cirrus clouds ...
Fire at Rockford gaming cafe determined to be accidental
A new lunch option opens for business in downtown Rockford. Rock River Disposal is set to resume weekly yard waste collection ...
New restaurant opens in downtown Rockford
Rock River Disposal is set to resume weekly yard waste collection for residents on Monday, March 24. WIFR News at 5. An ...
Illinois business leaders call for greater public investment in child care, early education
It’s a fight for a more stable and productive community, as business leaders across the stateline share their support for ...
Rock Valley women’s basketball is headed to another NJCAA national tournament
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rock Valley College is headed to the NJCAA national tournament. In the last thirteen seasons, the ...
Sandwich Spot opens downtown Rockford
Rock River Disposal is set to resume weekly yard waste collection for residents on Monday, March 24. WIFR News at 5. An ...