23+ hour, 27+ min ago  (55+ words) A jury convicted a Beloit man on Friday after authorities say he went on a "rampage" in Feb. 2025 where he assaulted one friend and murdered another. Beloit man convicted of fatally shooting friend in 2025 Chocolate for Flowers event supports Veterans…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (187+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) -If you're look to do some spring cleaning Edgebrook Shopping Center offers a way to get rid of unwanted clothes and giveback to those in need at the same time. Clean Out Your Closet for a Cause is…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (103+ words) BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Fire crews worked to extinguish a semi-truck engulfed in flames on Thursday morning. Around 7 a.m., Feb. 5, Belvidere Fire Department went out to a call of a semi-tractor fire in the 6000 block of Indy Drive. Firefighters arrived within six minutes…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (241+ words) STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - An annual summit looks to be a source of support for corn and soybean farmers in the region as they face a growing list of challenges. Organized by the University of Illinois Extension and held at Highland…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (67+ words) Man accused in Rockford bike path sexual assault investigation requests new lawyer'wifr.com Man accused in Rockford bike path sexual assault investigation requests new lawyer How schools make the decision to close during frigid months Pecatonica school board votes against…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (78+ words) Sen. Durbin, child care workers brace for federal funding loss across Rockford region'wifr.com Sen. Durbin, child care workers brace for federal funding loss across Rockford region Pecatonica school board votes against approving elementary music teacher after public comment Guilford…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (655+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Viktoria Martinez needed a job and day care during her divorce in 2019. "Without this child care, I was not able to go to work," she warned. On Wednesday morning, the mom of four spoke inside the YWCA of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (220+ words) Joan Erickson of Rockford celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends'WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford woman marked a major milestone on Sunday, celebrating her 100th birthday surrounded by loved ones and the community that has helped support her through the years....

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (65+ words) Farmers Rising plans to expand mobile grocery initiative to Rockford'WIFR Farmers Rising plans to expand mobile grocery initiative to Rockford Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District holds poster contest to celebrate Stewardship Week Rockford woman supports families through "Love…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (620+ words) CHICAGO " A law that would make Illinois the first jurisdiction in the world to ban financial institutions from charging "interchange fees" on the tax and tip portions of debit and credit card transactions finally got its day in court this…...