The 13-year-old from Rockford is charged with armed robbery, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a firearm with no valid FOID.

At 7 p.m. Oct. 9, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas and Foghat will perform at the Coronado Theatre. Starship featuring Mickey ...

Those in Lee County will be able to drop off their sharps or needles during an upcoming sharps drop-off drive.

The city shares plans for resurfacing on Forest Hills Road and construction of a new parking lot. A related video is attached to this article. On May 12, a resurfacing and widening project on Forest ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Mostly sunny with highs in the middle 70’s. A mix of sun and clouds on Wednesday with highs back to the middle 70’s. Middle 60’s on Thursday then back to 70 on Friday. 70’s ...

From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 8, the community will be able to purchase plants and flowers at both Gensler Gardens locations, ...

OREGON, Ill. (WIFR) - A 23-year-old man is arrested after a house fire on S. 8th Street. Matthew Thoreson of Oregon is ...

The city receives the Triple Crown recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association for its excellence in ...

Screen Free Week, organized by Fairplay, is a time for people to reset their relationship with technology. A survey done by ...

On Monday, Rockford City Council celebrated its latest leaders with an inauguration. After revolving through committee votes, ...

Actor Billy Bob Thornton and his band The Boxmasters are coming to Rockford as part of a tour for their new album, “Pepper Tree Hill.” Nursing students will soon trade the classroom for real-world ...

At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, the Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at the ...