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Updated: 11 hours ago
|By Ali Rasper
According to the National Retail Federation, 62.8 million shoppers will be surfing the web for deals this Cyber Monday, many of them on Amazon.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 3:21 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
West of the river on Chestnut St. and East of the river on Walnut St. closed most of the day, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.
Updated: 7 hours ago
|By WIFR Newsroom
35-year-old Derek Hammer was arrested Friday on charges of possession of more than 5000 grams of cannabis.
Updated: 15 hours ago
|By WIFR Newsroom
“Wintertime Lightscapes,” a holiday themed garden experience, starts December 3. It will be open daily from 3:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. through Dec. 23, 2021.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Associated Press
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers hasn’t practiced all week due to a toe injury but is expected to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2021 at 11:05 PM CST
|By Conor Hollingsworth
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Updated: 12 hours ago
|By Juliana Tornabene
Residents are also asked to illuminate a blue light outside of their home and keep them on through the holidays as a symbol of unity.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 10:14 AM CST
|By Ethan Rosuck
Mercyhealth health network is shuffling patient services to specific locations; outpatient to its Rockton campus and inpatient to the Riverside campus. The move comes from staffing shortages and facility capacity.
Updated: 12 hours ago
|By WIFR Newsroom
Beloit Public Library is one of 42 locations to host sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt and one of only two public libraries to do so.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By WIFR Newsroom
“Home Alone” tops list for favorite holiday movie, according to research
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By WIFR Newsroom
The 1969 holiday classic "Frosty the Snowman" airs Friday at 7 p.m. on CBS and CBS All Access.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By WIFR Newsroom
Beloit School Board President raises concerns for her alleged inappropriate use of title in her personal email signature.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 5:15 PM CST
|By Associated Press
The man accused of plowing his SUV into a parade of Christmas marchers could have turned down a side street but didn’t.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 6:56 PM CST
|By Associated Press
The jury reached its decision after more than 10 hours of deliberations following a trial in which prosecutors argued that the defendants provoked a confrontation with Arbery and defense attorneys said their clients were acting in self-defense.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 1:58 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
The Rockford Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that took place on November 24 in the 2100 block of Auburn Street.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 6:08 PM CST
|By Quini Amma
Local bars are ready for Blackout Wednesday crowds and are partnering with the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office to ensure safety in our community.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 5:40 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Rape charges dismissed for Rockford Police officer Daniel Basile, Tuesday.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 3:36 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Man arrested Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 with over 25 grams of Fentanyl. He faces three charges, including two Class X Felony charges.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 10:22 PM CST
|By Conor Hollingsworth
The body was discovered by hunters in 2008
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 12:12 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Freeport Police are investigating an incident that involves a 16-year-old gunshot victim.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 11:11 AM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Troy M. Rossato, 35, was sentenced to 15 years prison time for two counts of Criminal Sexual Abuse.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2021 at 12:15 PM CST
|By Quini Amma
A local artists turns his hobby into a full time job.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 4:37 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
15-year-old Malah'ki Lee died due to gunshot wounds Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 12:28 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Fond du Lac County, Wis. 'Jane Doe' identified by DNA and dental x-rays as Rockford teen Amy Marie Yeary.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 2:14 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Composer Emily Bear is up for a Grammy for Best Musical Theater album.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 4:58 PM CST
|By Annamarie Schutt
Velvet Robot Coffee Lab owner doubles as a business teacher in Rockford. He gave students the chance to take advantage of social media and the holidays, for a project.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 5:32 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
A statement made in a Stephenson County Health Department press release sent Tuesday, shares all-time high number of COVID hospitalizations at FHN Memorial in Freeport, Ill.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2021 at 12:19 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Rockford Public Works unveils new Snow and Ice fleet named by local residents.