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Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld welcome baby girl
3+ hour ago (153+ words) Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld welcome baby girl'WIFR Steinfeld announced Thursday in her newsletter that their daughter has been born without sharing any further specifics on the date or the baby's name. "We're feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savouring…...
Driver dies after crash on College Avenue in Rockford
1+ day, 6+ min ago (79+ words) Driver dies after crash on College Avenue in Rockford'WIFR Driver dies after crash on College Avenue in Rockford Crusader Health buys former Walgreens on East State Street in Rockford Man wins $1M on scratch-off lottery ticket from Rockford gas station "A…...
‘A League of Their Own’ cast members to visit Rockford during big week for women’s baseball
21+ hour, 5+ min ago (79+ words) A League of Their Own" cast members to visit Rockford during big week for women"s baseball'WIFR A League of Their Own" cast members to visit Rockford during big week for women"s baseball Crusader Health buys former Walgreens on…...
Man wins $1M on scratch-off lottery ticket from Rockford gas station
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (206+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A local man wins the top prize on his favorite scratch-off lottery ticket at a gas station in Rockford, according to the Illinois Lottery. The anonymous winner won $1 million dollars on a $25 Crossword 50X ticket at the Gas Depot,…...
DeKalb’s utility box mural programs seeks submissions from local artists
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (181+ words) DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - DeKalb Citizens" Community Enhancement Commission (CCEC) invites local artists to submit a mural to be displayed in the city"s popular utility box mural program. This is the fifth round of the of the program, and this year…...
Rockford community celebrates Cheap Trick Day
12+ hour, 16+ min ago (332+ words) Rockford community celebrates Cheap Trick Day'WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hundreds gather inside the Hard Rock Casino Rockford to celebrate Cheap Trick Day. Since 2007, it's been an Illinois recognized day to honor the rock and roll hall of fame band. The casino…...
Tralmaks’ two goals propel Griffins to shutout victory over IceHogs
16+ hour, 57+ min ago (56+ words) Tralmaks" two goals propel Griffins to shutout victory over IceHogs'WIFR Tralmaks" two goals propel Griffins to shutout victory over IceHogs Rockford political expert says uncertainty remains despite plan to end partial DHS shutdown Former Rockford Clock Tower GM Rex Parker…...
FIRST ALERT UPDATE: TORNADO AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCHES
17+ hour, 4+ min ago (73+ words) FIRST ALERT UPDATE: TORNADO AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCHES'wifr.com FIRST ALERT UPDATE: TORNADO AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCHES First Alert: Mountain Snow & Valley Rain Today Furman's all-conference freshman Alex Wilkins expected to transfer Arizona gas prices threaten lifesaving flights in Papua…...
NIU’s esports brings together students from all backgrounds and skill levels to play video games
19+ hour, 9+ min ago (327+ words) DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - A fresh start for the world of esports within Northern Illinois University as the program welcomes new director, Russ Devereaux. NIU says the mission of the esports program is to build community and promote healthy gaming practices, while…...
Rockford Park District eyes facelift for historic Sinnissippi Park Music Shell
16+ hour, 36+ min ago (424+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Park District staff deliver extra chairs into a crowded board room. Around a dozen architects and engineers arrive for a pre-proposal meeting Thursday morning. David Spencer stands in the corner listening to the discussion. "It's just exciting…...