21+ hour, 54+ 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…...

18+ hour, 54+ 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…...

10+ hour, 4+ 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…...

14+ hour, 45+ 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…...

14+ hour, 52+ 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…...

16+ hour, 57+ 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…...

14+ hour, 25+ 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…...

14+ hour, 38+ min ago  (58+ words) Former Rockford Clock Tower GM Rex Parker dies at 88WIFR Former Rockford Clock Tower GM Rex Parker dies at 88 Rockford mom turns herself in after shooting at gas station on Charles Street Rock Valley College coach named Coach of the Year…...

20+ hour, 57+ min ago  (16+ words) NIU's esports brings together students from all backgrounds and skill levels to play video games'WIFR...

13+ hour, 1+ min ago  (415+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Area realtors say the Rockford housing market is poised for a solid 2026 that offers benefits and opportunities for buyers and sellers. Realtor Shae Savalick knows the local market well. She bought her first home in high school and…...