Franchesco’s in Rockford to hold annual bridal show
More than 30 top wedding vendors are expected to be on hand this weekend to help stateline brides plan their dream wedding.
Sectional thrills: Stillman Valley, Pecatonica, Sterling claim historic titles
The Stillman Valley Cardinals faced off against Big Northern rival Byron and put together a thrilling comeback in the 2A Sectional Final at Rock Falls High School. Down by nine at halftime, the ...
R1 Planning Council updates its members on projects driven by community input
The Region 1 Planning Council created the Community Advisory Forum in 2023 to increase the value of public participation for ...
Vehicle crashes into business on Rural Street in Rockford
Video sent in by a viewer shows broken glass from the shop’s window scattered across the ground as first responders help ...
COVID pandemic inspires drug and vaccine discoveries
(WIFR) - 2025 marks five years since the deadly COVID-19 pandemic and research shows it impacted how drugs and vaccines are discovered. Phil Mounteney, who is Dotmatics' vice president of science and ...
Rockford activists prepare for day of national ‘economic blackout’
Inside the bookstore, Dave Pedersen ( Maze ’s owner and operator) prepares for the one-day “ economic blackout ,” also called ...
‘Enough is enough’: Stateline lawmakers support property tax reform
A bill introduced by Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and co-sponsored by local lawmaker, Dave Syverson, would eliminate property taxes for those who have owned a home for three decades.
February to end on very warm, but very windy note
A fifth straight 50°+ temperature is pretty much guaranteed Friday, though there are some caveats. First, it’ll be the last ...
Rockford mayoral candidates prepare for consolidated general election
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The battle to decide who will lead the Forest City is on as incumbent mayor Tom McNamara faces off ...
Dave Syverson on property tax reform – Extended Interview
As Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History gets ready for its annual celebration of paleontology, organizers say attendees have a lot to look forward to.
Dave Vella on property tax reform
As Rockford’s Burpee Museum of Natural History gets ready for its annual celebration of paleontology, organizers say attendees have a lot to look forward to.
Rockford print shop launches ‘All People Are Welcome’ shirt design
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A popular print shop known for its Rockford-themed apparel launches a new design that has its roots in controversy over a sign that welcomes people into the Forest City. A ...