4+ hour, 10+ min ago  (69+ words) WIFR Prison inmate charged in Rockford Walgreens parking lot murder Rock Co. Medical Examiner announces death of Natur Pak employee after Feb. explosion Coroner identifies dead body found in South Beloit Rockford man accused of murder in 2013 case Rockford students…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago  (173+ words) WIFR FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Those who may have storm debris in Freeport are reminded about a debris collection area open to city residents. The city says those with debris can drop it off at 1001 N. Island Avenue. - Residents must first stop at…...

5+ hour, 54+ min ago  (24+ words) WIFR Damage at Royal Oaks Antiques in Freeport Dance academy hosts Easter open house to bring families together...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago  (127+ words) WIFR FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Royal Oaks Antiques & Collectibles, 101 E. Spring Street in Freeport, picks up the pieces after storms rolled through Stephenson County Tuesday night. The city shared Spring Street between State and Adams avenues is closed until building debris can be…...

19+ hour, 19+ min ago  (64+ words) WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Boylan Titans got it done against Belvidere Tuesday in their first NIC-10 matchup, winning 10-2 in a blowout. The Titans move to 10-5 overall this season and start conference play on the right foot. Meanwhile, the Blue Thunder…...

5+ hour, 43+ min ago  (56+ words) WIFR Rockford school district official is top 3 finalist for Wisconsin school district position Rockford students demonstrate career readiness skills at Quad Showcase event Flood Watch and more severe storms possible this afternoon/evening Briggs Mansion discussion highlights limits of historic…...

52+ min ago  (24+ words) WIFR Damage from storms near Pearl City, Illinois Dance academy hosts Easter open house to bring families together...

52+ min ago  (153+ words) STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Drivers are asked to find an alternate route while crews work to clear storm damage on Illinois Route 73. The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office reports Illinois Route 73 between Dublin and Pearl City roads is closed. The closure is…...

11+ hour, 5+ min ago  (414+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The possible demolition of the historic Civil War-era Briggs Mansion raises questions about how historic buildings are protected here in the Forest City. Community members gathered at City Hall on Tuesday to discuss a possible last-minute effort to…...

19+ hour, 45+ min ago  (74+ words) WIFR Ogle County community gathers to share concerns on data centers Flood Watch and more severe storms possible this afternoon/evening Briggs Mansion discussion highlights limits of historic protections in Rockford Stephenson Co. Sheriff Steve Stovall gives update on storm…...