ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - On April 1, 2007, legislation was passed to create Cheap Trick Day in Illinois. A related video is attached to this article. Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford ...

“This is no April Fool’s joke,” said Benny Salamone, owner of Franchesco’s Ristorante. “We know times budgets are tight, and every dollar counts. We’re excited to bring back one of our best deals so ...

Voters will have the chance to have their voices heard as they cast their ballot in Illinois’ consolidated election.

Just before 12:30 a.m. March 29, Rockford police responded to the 4100 block of Laramie Dr. for reports of cars being ...

Commissioners oversee the Park District's roughly $80 million annual budget.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A 77-year-old woman is in the hospital with serious injuries following a one-vehicle crash. Just ...

On April 1, City of Rockford Public Works announced emergency repairs to the storm manhole in the 1900 block of Broadway.

The decision to postpone the tush push means the debate will continue as the league seeks more information about the safety of the play.

The park district says the restrooms at the Dylan Mastroianni Playground are closed as a result of vandalism over the weekend.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The deadline to apply for the Community Action Scholarship is extended to April 11. A video with previous coverage is attached to this article.

“The Rockford Park District is one of, if not the greatest asset our community has,” argues Owen Carter – a commissioner ...

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