Midway Village Museum announces new exhibit highlighting Rockford’s Camp Grant
Midway Village hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 20 to celebrate the new exhibit. In 1917, during WWI, an Army Infantry ...
Rockford woman shares story of recovery after suffering a stroke
During American Heart Month, observed annually in February, experts raise awareness about heart health and ways to reduce ...
DR. PRASAD KILARU - FHN INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGIST
‘We are in an unprecedented era of inflation:’ Financial confidence drops throughout the U.S.
‘We are in an unprecedented era of inflation’: Financial confidence drops throughout the U.S., experts say
As of February 2025, consumers feel less confident about their financial outlook, specifically 13% less confident than last ...
Rockford man charged after woman dies from fentanyl overdose
On Nov. 11, 2024, Rockford police responded to the 5600 block of E. State St. for an unresponsive woman. When they arrived, ...
‘We are in an unprecedented era of inflation:’ Financial confidence drops throughout the U.S.
‘We are in an unprecedented era of inflation:’ Financial confidence drops throughout the U.S.
South Beloit man accused of recording women without their consent and posting private videos online
South Beloit police say the department began its investigation in December 2024, after a citizen claimed someone was taking ...
As federal deadline approaches, Illinois Secretary of State urges residents to “Get Real”
With the deadline for Real IDs approaching, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias continues to urge Illinois residents to “Get Real.” In 75 days, Americans will need the Real ID to travel on ...
Democratic candidates battle to represent Rockford’s 12th Ward
As the clock ticks down to the consolidated primary election on Feb. 25, Gina Meeks and Carrie Crosby face off to represent ...
Man charged in deadly shooting on Rockford’s east side
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A man from Rockford is accused of shooting and killing a 22-year-old man last month, police say. Sincer Burns, 20, faces two counts of first-degree murder. On Saturday, Jan. 18 ...
A cold end to the week with warmer times ahead for the Rockford region
Wind will start to shift Friday morning to be out of the southwest. This will gradually start drawling warm air from the ...
Candidates battle to represent Rockford’s 12th Ward - Extended Interview Carrie Crosby
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