Illinois business leaders call for greater public investment in child care, early education
It’s a fight for a more stable and productive community, as business leaders across the stateline share their support for ...
Rock Valley women’s basketball is headed to another NJCAA national tournament
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rock Valley College is headed to the NJCAA national tournament. In the last thirteen seasons, the ...
Sandwich Spot opens downtown Rockford
Rock River Disposal is set to resume weekly yard waste collection for residents on Monday, March 24. WIFR News at 5. An ...
Discovery Center Museum announces new science exhibit
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Discovery Center opens The Lab, an exhibit for future scientists to explore and enjoy. A related ...
New restaurant opens in downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A new lunch option in the heart of Rockford is now available for diners searching for a quick bite to eat. On March 11, The Sandwich Spot opened at 201 W. State St., at the ...
One person seriously hurt after crash between motorcycle and truck, police say
A crash between a motorcycle and a truck shuts down part of West State Street and sends one person to the hospital with serious injuries.
Comedians Wanda Sykes, Bert Kreischer coming to Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Wanda Sykes and Bert Kreischer are set to bring laughs to the area this fall. Wanda Sykes presents her tour “Please and Thank You” Sept. 5 at the Hard Rock Casino. Tickets for ...
Education Department plans to lay off 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down
The layoffs are part of a dramatic downsizing directed by Trump as he moves to reduce the footprint of the federal government.
New restaurant opens in downtown Rockford
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City of Rockford to restart seasonal yard waste collection
WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...
A Roughly 20 Degree Drop Today
WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...
Rockford hobby store wants your art to be seen
To be a part of the friendly competition, you can go to Disc Replay, 6085 E. State St., and grab yourself a sheet to draw on.