Rockford’s main Fourth of July parade begins at 5 p.m. from 7th Street and travels west through downtown. It will feature ...

The show is presented by the Rockford Park District as part of Rockford’s Fourth of July celebration. Admission is free.

The sounds of chainsaws and generators roared through Rockton Friday after strong storms moved through the village, knocking ...

Showers and storms may continue overnight, with a low end severe threat through. It looks we’ll see plenty of dry time ...

The best way to stay in Rockford on July 4, 2026, but make it feel like July 4, 1776, is to head to Midway Village Museum.

Rockford kicked off Independence Day weekend Friday with an America 250 celebration in downtown Rockford. The free event ...

Two Freeport women face several drug charges after Stephenson County deputies found cocaine and an ecstasy pill. Illinois ...

One Rockford restaurant strikes the perfect balance between fine dining and mystique—an experience designed to turn your ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Community members gathered at Beattie Park Saturday morning for a Patriotic Prayer Breakfast as part of Rockford’s Fourth of July celebration. Carl Towns of Pilgrim Baptist ...

Several Beef-a-Roo locations in the Rockford region appeared to close Thursday as troubles plague the fast-food chain. Calls ...

Family and friends gathered inside the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office Thursday to honor former Coroner Elizabeth Sue ...

Jim Anixter, a Chicago Cubs superfan known as The Pink Hat Guy, has died, according to his family. He died on Tuesday, June ...