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Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Mike Garrigan
44 vendors took part in the event.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
|By Jim Hagerty
Although one local animal control official says a law preventing pet stores from selling animals bred in "puppy mills," large commercial breeders aren't a big problem locally.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
|By Elisa Reamer
Sycamore business owners say the changing weather impacts how they design their stores and how much sales they receive
Updated: 2 hours ago
|By Anthony Ferretti
Some Rockford residents don’t mind the colder temperatures but this unpredictable weather across Rockford and in Northern Illinois frustrates some people to the point where it impacts their mental health.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
No injuries were reported, but three vehicles and another residence were damaged in the crash.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By Annamarie Schutt
Greg Hachmeister says he's honored to be born and raised in Pecatonica. He says he's ready to make changes that are long overdue.
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Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:37 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Numerous items were reported stolen from several storage units.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:27 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Road work will last Friday, March 24 through Monday, March 27.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:01 AM CDT
|By Conor Hollingsworth
New legislation passed Thursday mandates the curriculum in schools.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM CDT
|By Elisa Reamer
Operation Fallen Flag will put on Huey Day, giving kids the opportunity to sit in a Huey Helicopter and to raise money for the organization.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:54 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
At least a dozen fire departments responded to the blaze on the 11000 block of N. Leaf River Road.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Jim Hagerty
The block now boasts "301," 33-unit apartment building; Ambiance; a semi-casual restaurant; and the Wood & Brick Tavern.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:58 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
RFD Exec. Director Michael Dunn announces retirement at the end of 2023
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:44 PM CDT
|By Anthony Ferretti
Money for this $250,000 project comes from the Capital Improvement Plan Public Safety Sales Tax.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Conor Hollingsworth
“It’s a month where you have you know, self-renewal, you have the resetting of your moral compass,”
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Annamarie Schutt
Tom Heister was sworn in as village president after former president, Bill Smull, resigned suddenly. Heister says transparency is key to gaining the community's trust.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:22 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The cause of the natural gas main break is still under investigation.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The funds will be used to protect churchgoers against possible safety threats.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:37 PM CDT
|By Amber Cooper
Harlem School District 122 candidates participate in meet-and-greet
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:18 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
A new project backed by the Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC) wants to feature local art work.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:30 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The boutique will be open on three dates this spring.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:08 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
RPL will join dozens of Illinois libraries in welcoming Trejo at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Conor Hollingsworth
“We’re running the reports to show that it’s zero, the beginning of the day, and then when we run through the ballots, we make sure they’re actually recording and tabulating the ballots accurately,”
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:56 PM CDT
|By Jim Hagerty
It could be well into December before the building has air conditioning.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By Kayleigh Randle
Rockford businesses come and go, but some make lasting impressions that stick with the community forever.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:58 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Illinois State Police are investigating the child pornography case after a tip from Twitter led them to Sterling, Ill.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:32 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
One of the few independently owned camera stores is closing in April and is selling its complete inventory.