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Fastcast: Orangeville man faces several charges, Rockford apartment fire injures person
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (64+ words) WIFR Fastcast: Orangeville man faces several charges, Rockford apartment fire injures person Winnebago Co. workers receive $90K+ in back pay after wage violation investigation 1 rescued from suspected arson fire at Rockford apartment building Unlicensed daycare operator convicted of abusing infant in…...
“Financial Focus Monday’s” sponsored by Trinity Financial
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (94+ words) WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - “Financial Focus Monday’s” sponsored by Trinity Financial Man arrested after Fox River boat crash that killed 1, hurt 2 others, reports say Drivers advised to slow down after woman cited with going 120+ mph in Ogle Co. Nearly 160 residents evacuated…...
Rockford set to host historic Women’s Baseball World Cup group stage tomorrow
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (83+ words) WIFR Rockford set to host historic Women’s Baseball World Cup group stage tomorrow Two Rockford Park District flag football teams heading to NFL nationals Chicago artist brings women’s baseball history to downtown Rockford with new exhibit Baseball For All Nationals…...
July 21 birthdays
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (105+ words) WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - July 21 birthdays 5 dead after several attempted to rescue struggling swimmer in river, authorities say 20-year-old accused of shooting near Porter Park in Roscoe Ogle Co. deputy shot in face during 2024 shootout files lawsuit Rockford driver accused of…...
Public weighs in as Rockford considers $103M bond plan tied to Hard Rock project
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (365+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford City Council heard more than an hour of public comment Monday on a proposal that could allow the city to issue up to $103 million in bonds to support a planned Hard Rock Casino Rockford hotel and convention…...
WIFR News Update at 10
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (60+ words) Celebrity softball game in Beloit raises money to grant Make-A-Wish wishes WIFR Celebrity softball game in Beloit raises money to grant Make-A-Wish wishes Stateline Church skips Sunday service to serve Rockford community Rockford soccer fans watch World Cup final at…...
Rockford police end fire department’s win streak in Battle of the Badges blood drive
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (345+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Police Department defeated the Rockford Fire Department in the 13th annual Battle of the Badges blood drive, ending the fire department’s two-year win streak with a final tally of 211-196. The event, hosted by the Rock River Valley…...
Committee approves plan for City of Rockford Mass Displacement Assistance Fund
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (70+ words) WIFR Committee approves plan for City of Rockford Mass Displacement Assistance Fund Rockford pest control company says irregular spring pushed back bug season Rockford City Council hears infill housing development plan presentation Rockford construction leader Joseph C. Scandroli Sr. dies at…...
Hundreds rescued in historic flooding: Here’s what happened
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (68+ words) WIFR Hundreds rescued in historic flooding: Here’s what happened 2 dead after motorcycle crash near Rockford airport Harkins Aquatic Center holds water safety event for Rockford-area families Pet dead, home severely damaged after fire in Loves Park Volunteers gather across stateline…...
July 2 birthdays
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (111+ words) WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - July 2 birthdays ‘Explosive’ diarrhea illness detected in multiple states. See where most cases are being reported Police identify man found in Illinois lake with Packers tattoo ComEd asks customers to conserve energy ‘immediately’ during heat wave Some…...