State of the Mind Address uses ‘good trouble’ to advocate for mental health
Fighting for the mental wellbeing of everyone in the Forest City, the State of the Mind Institute holds an event dedicated to ...
Prairie Street Brewing Co. hosts 40 local vendors at artisan market
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Vintage and Artisan Market offers handmade crafts and vintage finds. The market takes place from ...
Multiple breweries offer samples for 815 Ale Fest at Tebala Event Center
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - 815 Ale Fest gives guests a chance to find their new favorite brews. The event goes from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 1 at 7910 Newburg Rd. in Rockford. The event also includes snacks, ...
Theresa Grennan sworn in as Winnebago Co. Treasurer
Theresa Grennan officially took office as Winnebago County Treasurer Friday following a swearing-in ceremony at the Treasurer ...
Harlem Community Center highlights new facility, services
The Harlem Community Center welcomes a new facility after receiving an $8.9 million grant based on the critical need for ...
Two fatal hit and run accidents in Rockford draws community concern on pedestrian safety
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Tracking a cloudy and cooler Saturday ahead for the Rockford region
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - After some early morning rain, our Friday afternoon became quite nice as the sun started to shine and ...
Experts say the time you spend smoking is riskier than the amount you smoke
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HAZMAT team responds to small fire at chemical plant in Rockford
Around 4 p.m. Jan. 31, the Rockford Fire Department was called to Chem Processing Inc., 3910 Linden Oaks Dr., for a small ...
NAMI Northern Illinois opens orientation sessions for local volunteers
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More than $60M announced to improve Illinois state parks and historic sites
WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...
Portion of Auburn Street will reduce to 1 lane for water main repair
WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...