2+ hour, 26+ min ago   (110+ words) MACHENSEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - A coffee shop announces its first location in the Rockford-region. 7 Brew's drive-thru store will be coming to IL 173 in Machesney Park in 2026. "We're excited to welcome 7 Brew to Machesney Park," says Mayor Steve Johnson. "7 Brew will be…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (159+ words) Three-vehicle crash closes portion of N. Alpine Rd. in Loves Park'WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A three-vehicle crash closes parts of N. Alpine Road at East Riverside Blvd. Monday night in Loves Park. The wreck was reported shortly after 7 p.m. Monday. Our WIFR crew saw…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (175+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A man and a woman from Rockford are accused of murder after a 21-year-old man was gunned down near a gas station on the city's east side, police say. A video with related coverage is attached to this…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (187+ words) The ROCKFORD letters have been set up at a new location after being removed from Davis Park earlier this summer. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The ROCKFORD letters have been set up at a new location after being removed from Davis Park earlier…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (121+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford police arrest a man they believe is responsible for shooting and killing a man at Blackhawk Park. Daniel Chavez-Gerde, 20, of Rockford, is accused of first-degree murder and having an outstanding warrant. Around 2 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, police were called…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (263+ words) (WIFR) - Storms hit the stateline Thursday with strong damaging winds, hail, and flooding rains. Heading overnight, more heavy rainfall is expected with lows in the middle to upper 60s. The severe threat extends into Friday as the Storm Prediction Center has…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (97+ words) A fire near Stephenson St. creates a large plume of smoke visible from miles away (Video credit: Rowan Baker) WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your ... City of Rockford to open pre-applications…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago   (446+ words) SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) - Legislation that would prohibit public school students from using cell phones and other wireless communication devices during class time cleared a Senate committee Tuesday and could soon be considered by the full Senate. It's a policy…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (141+ words) Dejuante Poe of Rockford was pronounced dead at a local hospital Feb. 6 following a shooting that took place earlier that night. 19-year-old victim in shooting on Rockford's east side identified ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Dejuante Poe of Rockford was pronounced dead at…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (204+ words) At 3:45 p.m. Jan. 31, the Rockford Fire Department was called to Chem Processing Inc., 3910 Linden Oaks Dr., for a fire inside the building "involving a hazardous material." First responders found the ... HAZMAT team responds to small fire at chemical plant in Rockford…...