Frank Nazar notches two points in IceHogs preseason win over Iowa
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The IceHogs won their preseason game in front of a packed house at the BMO on Wednesday. Beating Iowa ...
FHN holds two drive-thru flu shot clinics
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - FHN encourages people to get their seasonal flu shots by hosting two drive-thru clinics. The two ...
French bakery ‘La Croûte’ to open soon in Rockton
La Croûte Bakery Cafe at 116 W. Main Street in Rockton opens for business on Thursday, Oct. 17. The first 100 customers will ...
Several boys golfers shine in Regionals, advance to Sectionals next week
At 2A, Boylan junior Cole Beto stole the show in the Titan’s Regional win — shooting even par on the day and leading all ...
Hazardous site cleanup on 11th Street in Rockford could impact traffic
In December 2023, a fire broke out on the 1.6-acre site creating enough extensive damage for the city to have the building ...
State fire inspection uncovers Freeport private school lacks working sprinkler system
WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...
Beloit history documentary to premiere at Eclipse Event Center
A stateline city is getting some love with an ongoing local history project that will air on TV and premiere at an area event ...
Mayor McNamara to hold luncheon to address Rockford’s economics
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Mayor’s Business Address Luncheon will address the economics of the Rockford area. The luncheon ...
Hazardous site cleanup on 11th street could cause traffic increase
A stateline city is getting some love with an ongoing local history project that will air on TV and premiere at an area event ...
Northern Illinois Food Bank opens new location in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Northern Illinois Food Bank opens a new location to address food insecurity in the area. The new ...
Freeport man arrested after shooting on Carroll Avenue
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - A 40-year-old man is arrested after a shooting on Carroll Avenue Sept. 25. Raymond Adams of Freeport ...
1st Avenue reduced to 1 lane for emergency water service repair
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Water Division makes an emergency water service repair on 1st Avenue, reducing lanes open for traffic. The 700 block of 1st Avenue will be reduced to one lane beginning at ...