Second round of showers, few storms on tap this evening, overnight
Wet weather overnight will eventually lead to much colder temperatures and possibly the season's first snowflakes.
200+ people from 49 countries sworn in as new U.S. citizens in Rockford
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Hundreds of northern Illinois residents receive citizenship
WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...
Voting open for GoRockford’s Stroll on State T-shirt design contest
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - With more than 100 submissions from local artists, it’s now up to stateliners to choose the winner of ...
Man sentenced to federal prison for robbing Red Roof Inn, gas station in Rockford
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Northern Illinois University rally against student recruitment ban for MFA in Acting program
Northern Illinois University rally against student recruitment ban for MFA in Acting program ...
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Rockford Christian’s Brooke Corrigan shines in swimming state championship
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Christian senior Brooke Corrigan made her final high school swim meet one to remember. The ...
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Dixon girls Basketball opens season with road win over Harlem
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Dixon started their season with a win on Monday, beating Harlem 52-24 in the Huskies’ home ...
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Rockford City Council approves new strip mall, housing development
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford City Council gave its approval to a new housing and business development in Rockford. The ...
Driver left scene of deadly 3-vehicle crash in Ogle Co., sheriff’s office says
The driver of the Nissan Maxima, Edgar Mandujano-Lopez, 19, died at the scene. The driver of the Subaru, a 32-year-old Byron ...
Nonprofit prepares ‘historic’ affordable housing project on Rockford’s west side
Ron Clewer serves as the vice president of the PlatFORM Group: the Rockford nonprofit leading the $45 million project. He ...
Oregon School District decreases property taxes. Here’s why your next bill could still be higher
Since 2023, the “equalized assessed value” for the Oregon-area is projected to grow by 9% or nearly $30 million – reaching $282,247,739. With property values rising, Oregon’s tax decrease may not ...