Rockford reacts to the possibility of no new pennies
After President Donald Trump said he directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, stateliners try to make ...
Large field fire in Boone Co. likely caused by trash, officials say
Around 2 p.m. Feb. 10, firefighters responded to a large field fire near a barn on Beloit Road in Caledonia. Investigators ...
Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s law’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations
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Crews battle fire at recycling center in South Beloit
WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...
Judge delays decision in trial of Winnebago mother accused of medically abusing children
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A 54-year-old Winnebago woman accused of medically abusing her two children over the course of nine ...
Trump’s Blagojevich pardon earns bipartisan disappointment from Illinois lawmakers
During Monday’s Oval Office pardon, Trump rejected the idea he would assign Blagojevich as ambassador to Serbia (a growing consideration according to Politco ). Still, he noted an openness to the ...
Three snow chances highlight the week ahead
The first is to come overnight Monday into early Tuesday morning, with the second to follow Wednesday and Wednesday night, ...
Dixon animal shelter hosts Big Game Paw-ty
The Granny Rose Animal Shelter hosts it’s first Big Game Paw-ty, welcoming both Dixon residents and furry friends.
Threat for significant midweek winter storm rising
We’ll quickly cloud over Tuesday night ahead of our next weather system set to arrive Wednesday, this one showing the highest potential to deliver our area significant snow all season long.
Crews respond to fire at Behr recycling center in South Beloit
Multiple fire crews respond to a fire at Behr Iron & Metal Recycling Center, 201 Wheeler Ave., in South Beloit.
1 person taken to the hospital after car crashes in DeKalb Co. cornfield
First responders took one person to the hospital early Sunday morning after a car reportedly ran a stop sign and landed in a cornfield. Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office report the ...
Increasing Clouds Today, Winter Storm by Wednesday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Increasing clouds today with a northwest breeze 5 - 10 MPH and highs in the low 30’s. Light snow showers and flurries tonight/tomorrow. A winter storm could produce several ...