Police arrest 15-year-old, search for second suspect after burglary to Rockford business
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A 15-year-old is charged with burglary and criminal damage to property after a burglary at a local business. Just before 4 a.m. March 27, Rockford police responded to Variety ...
New survey reports a positive outlook for Rockford’s economic future
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford area businesses say they feel optimistic about the outlook of the region’s economy, ...
Rock Valley College breaks ground on new campus in downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The project includes the construction of two new buildings to create the Downtown West campus. The event took place March 27, at the site of the new campus, 711 Green St. in ...
‘Good Samaritan’ looks forward to the future, one year after deadly Rockford attacks
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year,” that’s the sentiment uttered by many who look back on the March 27 attacks that ...
Transform Rockford hopes school district stays on path to progress
The organization encourages the school district to stay committed to the goals and strategies planned in its search for a new superintendent.
Rockford police highlight technology used to aid in crime reduction
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Day by day, technological advances improve the way we live, communicate and fight crime. Rockford Chief of Police Carla Redd knows enforcing the law is no easy task. But with ...
Fans urged to be aware of scams when purchasing tickets for concerts, games
The Better Business Bureau warns fans of ticket scams ahead of big events like Lollapalooza and the 2025 baseball season.