2-year-old dies after multi-vehicle crash on Forest Hills Road
At 5:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Winnebago County and Loves Park police responded to a crash in the 5500 block of Forest Hills Road.
How Alex Jones’ Infowars wound up in the hands of The Onion
The purchase of Alex Jones ' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction by the satirical news publication The Onion is the latest twist ...
Rockford man sentenced after leaving woman badly beaten on a mattress in an alley
A man convicted of sexually assaulting and beating a woman in 2022 could be over 100 years old before he gets out of prison.
Rockford Art Museum galleries reopen, new children’s art space unveiled
After a year-long HVAC construction project, the Rockford Art Museum reopens their galleries with over 100 pieces in their ...
More than $72 million in medical debt relief announced for Illinoisans
This is the first step of the The State of Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program’s commitment to erase $1 billion in ...
Jefferson’s Viola Smith becomes first D1 softball commit in more than 40 years
Smith is the first athlete from Jefferson to commit to a Division I softball program in more than 40 years. The shortstop has ...
GPS tracking darts could benefit the Rockford Police Department
For at least the last decade, Virginia based StarChase offers its GPS tagging and tracking technology to departments ...
Elevated Legionella levels found in Rockford federal courthouse, lawmakers request solution
WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...
Rockford Community Bank hosts open house to celebrate opening of second location
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The newest full-service Rockford Community Bank hosts an open house to show the public their new ...
Auburn High School holds Future Fair: College Edition
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Auburn High School hosts the third annual Future Fair: College Edition for juniors and seniors. The ...
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Football Frenzy Play of the Week - Noah Rooney’s takeaway extravaganza
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Belvidere North junior linebacker Noah Rooney had a takeaway extravaganza earning this week’s Football Frenzy Play of the Week honors. Rooney had two pick-sixes and a fumble ...
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Objections remove would-be candidate from Rockford Mayoral race
WIFR News at 6. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports highlights. WIFR News at 6. An update of today's local and national news ...