us > Washington > Spokane > Rockford > Latest & Local News
Rockford news
Rockford fire’s annual 911 Run offers family fun while benefitting the community - WIFR
Rockford fire’s annual 911 Run offers family fun while benefitting the community WIFR
Published on 5 June 2025 | 6:34 pm
Rockford Fire Chief Named IL State Fire Marshal - firehouse.com
Rockford Fire Chief Named IL State Fire Marshal firehouse.com
Published on 5 June 2025 | 5:41 pm
Rockford Area Pride Parade to march through downtown Saturday - WREX
Rockford Area Pride Parade to march through downtown Saturday WREX
Published on 5 June 2025 | 5:01 pm
911 Run, annual fundraiser for Rockford Fire and state nonprofit, running on Saturday - WREX
911 Run, annual fundraiser for Rockford Fire and state nonprofit, running on Saturday WREX
Published on 5 June 2025 | 4:53 pm
Rockford ranked 18th in best places to live in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report - Yahoo
Rockford ranked 18th in best places to live in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report Yahoo
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:56 pm
Rockford ranked 18th in best places to live in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report - MyStateline
Rockford ranked 18th in best places to live in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report MyStateline
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:56 pm
Police investigate ‘critical incident’ in Freeport, roads closed - MyStateline
Police investigate ‘critical incident’ in Freeport, roads closed MyStateline
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:42 pm
West View Elementary School holds Moving On Ceremony for 5th graders - WIFR
West View Elementary School holds Moving On Ceremony for 5th graders WIFR
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:27 pm
Golfers from North Star, New Rockford-Sheyenne, Nelson County, Devils Lake compete in state golf tournaments - Devil's Lake Daily Journal
Golfers from North Star, New Rockford-Sheyenne, Nelson County, Devils Lake compete in state golf tournaments Devil's Lake Daily Journal
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:20 pm
Hooters location in Illinois among several that just closed - Rockford Register Star
Hooters location in Illinois among several that just closed Rockford Register Star
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:04 pm
Village of New Milford unveils Victory Park renovations - WIFR
Village of New Milford unveils Victory Park renovations WIFR
Published on 5 June 2025 | 12:16 pm
Veteran-owned barbecue joint makes move into Rockford - Rock River Current
Veteran-owned barbecue joint makes move into Rockford Rock River Current
Published on 5 June 2025 | 11:01 am
A sunny Thursday ahead for the Rockford region - WIFR
A sunny Thursday ahead for the Rockford region WIFR
Published on 5 June 2025 | 10:56 am
A sunny Thursday ahead for the Rockford region - WIFR
A sunny Thursday ahead for the Rockford region WIFR
Published on 5 June 2025 | 9:51 am
South Main Mercado, Pride Day among 32 things to do this weekend in the Rockford area - Rockford Register Star
South Main Mercado, Pride Day among 32 things to do this weekend in the Rockford area Rockford Register Star
Published on 5 June 2025 | 9:11 am
Should law enforcement agencies use AI to write reports? Rockford area leaders are split - Rockford Register Star
Should law enforcement agencies use AI to write reports? Rockford area leaders are split Rockford Register Star
Published on 5 June 2025 | 9:10 am
Analysis: Rockford baseball teams out of IHSA playoffs at earliest point in 45 years. How? - Rockford Register Star
Analysis: Rockford baseball teams out of IHSA playoffs at earliest point in 45 years. How? Rockford Register Star
Published on 5 June 2025 | 8:12 am
Six Flags, Raging Waves, Santa's Village. Check out the closest amusement parks to Rockford - Rockford Register Star
Six Flags, Raging Waves, Santa's Village. Check out the closest amusement parks to Rockford Rockford Register Star
Published on 5 June 2025 | 8:10 am
Hooters abruptly closes its Rockford restaurant - Rock River Current
Hooters abruptly closes its Rockford restaurant Rock River Current
Published on 5 June 2025 | 4:04 am
Rockford animal shelters overrun with kittens - WIFR
Rockford animal shelters overrun with kittens WIFR
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:57 am
Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow appointed next Illinois State Fire Marshal - WIFR
Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow appointed next Illinois State Fire Marshal WIFR
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:16 am
How a broken rule vaulted Hartland girls lacrosse into state title game - Lansing State Journal
How a broken rule vaulted Hartland girls lacrosse into state title game Lansing State Journal
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:14 am
‘I am so incredibly honored,’ Rockford Fire Chief represents women while making Illinois history - MyStateline
‘I am so incredibly honored,’ Rockford Fire Chief represents women while making Illinois history MyStateline
Published on 5 June 2025 | 1:54 am
Hooters location in Rockford shuts down permanently after nearly 25 years - MyStateline
Hooters location in Rockford shuts down permanently after nearly 25 years MyStateline
Published on 5 June 2025 | 1:32 am
Rockford woman discovers ‘shocking’ sinkhole near south side playground - WIFR
Rockford woman discovers ‘shocking’ sinkhole near south side playground WIFR
Published on 5 June 2025 | 1:03 am
AAA warns teen driver deaths spike during summer - WIFR
AAA warns teen driver deaths spike during summer WIFR
Published on 5 June 2025 | 12:15 am
Rockford animal shelters overrun with kittens - WIFR
Rockford animal shelters overrun with kittens WIFR
Published on 5 June 2025 | 12:03 am
Rockford-area businesses react to 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum - WIFR
Rockford-area businesses react to 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 10:33 pm
Rockford-area business leaders receive insight into Illinois government - WIFR
Rockford-area business leaders receive insight into Illinois government WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 10:20 pm
10 places for nostalgic activities near Rockford, Illinois - MyStateline
10 places for nostalgic activities near Rockford, Illinois MyStateline
Published on 4 June 2025 | 10:14 pm
Tariff scams on the rise, according to BBB - WIFR
Tariff scams on the rise, according to BBB WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 10:11 pm
Tariff scams on the rise, according to BBB - WIFR
Tariff scams on the rise, according to BBB WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 10:03 pm
Rockford man accused of invading a woman’s house, attacking her: Police - MyStateline
Rockford man accused of invading a woman’s house, attacking her: Police MyStateline
Published on 4 June 2025 | 9:55 pm
Char + Barrel restaurant to open in downtown Rockford’s Hotel Rose this fall - MLive.com
Char + Barrel restaurant to open in downtown Rockford’s Hotel Rose this fall MLive.com
Published on 4 June 2025 | 9:52 pm
Rockford blood drive gives donors a chance to win prizes - WREX
Rockford blood drive gives donors a chance to win prizes WREX
Published on 4 June 2025 | 9:27 pm
Rockford's Michele Pankow named first female State Fire Marshal in Illinois history - Rockford Register Star
Rockford's Michele Pankow named first female State Fire Marshal in Illinois history Rockford Register Star
Published on 4 June 2025 | 8:49 pm
Two Rockford men charged in Half Baked Bar parking lot brawl - MyStateline
Two Rockford men charged in Half Baked Bar parking lot brawl MyStateline
Published on 4 June 2025 | 8:32 pm
Rockford woman poised to become Illinois’ first female State Fire Marshal - CIProud.com
Rockford woman poised to become Illinois’ first female State Fire Marshal CIProud.com
Published on 4 June 2025 | 8:19 pm
Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow appointed next Illinois State Fire Marshal - WIFR
Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow appointed next Illinois State Fire Marshal WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 8:17 pm
Wanted Rockford man charged with delivering fentanyl after raid - MyStateline
Wanted Rockford man charged with delivering fentanyl after raid MyStateline
Published on 4 June 2025 | 8:05 pm
Gov. Pritzker names Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow as Illinois State Fire Marshal - WREX
Gov. Pritzker names Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow as Illinois State Fire Marshal WREX
Published on 4 June 2025 | 8:02 pm
Police: Rockford man robs CVS, attacks officers - MyStateline
Police: Rockford man robs CVS, attacks officers MyStateline
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:46 pm
Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow appointed next Illinois State Fire Marshal - WIFR
Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow appointed next Illinois State Fire Marshal WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:31 pm
Rockford-area business leaders receive insight into Illinois government - WIFR
Rockford-area business leaders receive insight into Illinois government WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:25 pm
New Illinois laws and tax changes set to kick in on July 1, 2025 - MyStateline
New Illinois laws and tax changes set to kick in on July 1, 2025 MyStateline
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:22 pm
Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow named Illinois State Fire Marshal - MyStateline
Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow named Illinois State Fire Marshal MyStateline
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:11 pm
Rockford’s Beats and Bites Is Back: Food Trucks, Music, and Summer Fun Downtown - 1440wrok.com
Rockford’s Beats and Bites Is Back: Food Trucks, Music, and Summer Fun Downtown 1440wrok.com
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 pm
Rockford man sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting a child - WIFR
Rockford man sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting a child WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 6:21 pm
Portion of Spring Creek Road in Rockford to close for repairs - WIFR
Portion of Spring Creek Road in Rockford to close for repairs WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 5:39 pm
Live music acts announced for Rockford’s 2025 4th of July Celebration of Freedom - MyStateline
Live music acts announced for Rockford’s 2025 4th of July Celebration of Freedom MyStateline
Published on 4 June 2025 | 5:01 pm
Woman says she 'did not know why' she embezzled from Rockford preschool - WZZM13.com
Woman says she 'did not know why' she embezzled from Rockford preschool WZZM13.com
Published on 4 June 2025 | 4:56 pm
Section of 10th Ave. in Rockford to close Thursday for road work - WREX
Section of 10th Ave. in Rockford to close Thursday for road work WREX
Published on 4 June 2025 | 4:25 pm
Police find guns, ammo, cocaine, and Ecstasy in Rockford home Tuesday, 21-year-old man arrested - WREX
Police find guns, ammo, cocaine, and Ecstasy in Rockford home Tuesday, 21-year-old man arrested WREX
Published on 4 June 2025 | 4:23 pm
Rockford man sentenced to 48 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child in 2018 - WREX
Rockford man sentenced to 48 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child in 2018 WREX
Published on 4 June 2025 | 3:54 pm
Rockford man sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting a child - WIFR
Rockford man sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting a child WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 2:48 pm
Convicted Rockford sex predator sentenced for 8 counts of child abuse - MyStateline
Convicted Rockford sex predator sentenced for 8 counts of child abuse MyStateline
Published on 4 June 2025 | 2:33 pm
A drier and cooler Wednesday afternoon ahead for the Rockford region - WIFR
A drier and cooler Wednesday afternoon ahead for the Rockford region WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 11:45 am
A drier and cooler Wednesday afternoon ahead for the Rockford region - WIFR
A drier and cooler Wednesday afternoon ahead for the Rockford region WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 9:40 am
ComEd could bill Rockford residents, businesses $9.3M to bury power lines on 11th Street - Rockford Register Star
ComEd could bill Rockford residents, businesses $9.3M to bury power lines on 11th Street Rockford Register Star
Published on 4 June 2025 | 9:11 am
Top 3 Rockford-area places for brunch as voted on by readers - Rockford Register Star
Top 3 Rockford-area places for brunch as voted on by readers Rockford Register Star
Published on 4 June 2025 | 9:11 am
Rockford Sinnissippi Park concert series to feature 19 acts. Here's the lineup - Rockford Register Star
Rockford Sinnissippi Park concert series to feature 19 acts. Here's the lineup Rockford Register Star
Published on 4 June 2025 | 9:11 am
Son of Rockford Hall of Fame basketball coach gets first head coaching job - Rockford Register Star
Son of Rockford Hall of Fame basketball coach gets first head coaching job Rockford Register Star
Published on 4 June 2025 | 8:10 am
Rockford, Rochelle recruiters discuss why it’s difficult for recent college graduates to find a job - WIFR
Rockford, Rochelle recruiters discuss why it’s difficult for recent college graduates to find a job WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 3:34 am
Rockford area recruiters discuss why it’s difficult for recent college graduates to find a job - WIFR
Rockford area recruiters discuss why it’s difficult for recent college graduates to find a job WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 3:23 am
Illegal ATV usage remains a problem in the Rockford area - WIFR
Illegal ATV usage remains a problem in the Rockford area WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 3:22 am
‘It’s horrible for governance,’ Rockford preps for grocery tax elimination in 2026 - MyStateline
‘It’s horrible for governance,’ Rockford preps for grocery tax elimination in 2026 MyStateline
Published on 4 June 2025 | 2:10 am
Man accused of strangling pregnant woman, attacking elderly victim - MyStateline
Man accused of strangling pregnant woman, attacking elderly victim MyStateline
Published on 4 June 2025 | 12:54 am
Birmingham Brother Rice lacrosse outlasts Rockford, advances to Division 1 final - The Detroit News
Birmingham Brother Rice lacrosse outlasts Rockford, advances to Division 1 final The Detroit News
Published on 4 June 2025 | 12:19 am
Rockford-area pharmacist celebrates Illinois regulating drug price ‘middleman’ - WIFR
Rockford-area pharmacist celebrates Illinois regulating drug price ‘middleman’ WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 12:17 am
Complaints of illegal ATV driving on Rockford streets ramping up, police say - WIFR
Complaints of illegal ATV driving on Rockford streets ramping up, police say WIFR
Published on 4 June 2025 | 12:01 am
Rockford-area pharmacist celebrates Illinois regulating drug price ‘middleman’ - WIFR
Rockford-area pharmacist celebrates Illinois regulating drug price ‘middleman’ WIFR
Published on 3 June 2025 | 11:18 pm
Shop Til You Drop at the South Main Mercado - MyStateline
Shop Til You Drop at the South Main Mercado MyStateline
Published on 3 June 2025 | 10:40 pm
Police: Guns, cocaine and ecstasy seized in Rockford drug bust - WIFR
Police: Guns, cocaine and ecstasy seized in Rockford drug bust WIFR
Published on 3 June 2025 | 10:07 pm
Raid results in weapons and drugs seizure; Rockford man in custody - MyStateline
Raid results in weapons and drugs seizure; Rockford man in custody MyStateline
Published on 3 June 2025 | 10:00 pm
Four ways to have an outdoor adventure in the Rockford area this summer - MyStateline
Four ways to have an outdoor adventure in the Rockford area this summer MyStateline
Published on 3 June 2025 | 9:58 pm
Rockford Library’s Digilibrary van delivers tech access on the go - MyStateline
Rockford Library’s Digilibrary van delivers tech access on the go MyStateline
Published on 3 June 2025 | 9:44 pm
Police: Rockford man injures officer during weapons arrest - MyStateline
Police: Rockford man injures officer during weapons arrest MyStateline
Published on 3 June 2025 | 9:37 pm
Rusty Taco seeks liquor license in Rockford for first Illinois location - MyStateline
Rusty Taco seeks liquor license in Rockford for first Illinois location MyStateline
Published on 3 June 2025 | 9:34 pm
Police find guns, ammo, cocaine, and Ectsasy in Rockford home Tuesday, 21-year-old man arrested - WREX
Police find guns, ammo, cocaine, and Ectsasy in Rockford home Tuesday, 21-year-old man arrested WREX
Published on 3 June 2025 | 9:29 pm
Be part of the action: IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford needs volunteers - WIFR
Be part of the action: IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford needs volunteers WIFR
Published on 3 June 2025 | 9:01 pm
Storm chances cancel Food Truck Tuesdays at Rockford’s Nicholas Conservatory - WIFR
Storm chances cancel Food Truck Tuesdays at Rockford’s Nicholas Conservatory WIFR
Published on 3 June 2025 | 8:38 pm
Winnebago, Boone Co. courts warn about jury duty scam - WIFR
Winnebago, Boone Co. courts warn about jury duty scam WIFR
Published on 3 June 2025 | 8:20 pm
NIU student charged with production and distribution of child pornography - MyStateline
NIU student charged with production and distribution of child pornography MyStateline
Published on 3 June 2025 | 4:42 pm
Congressman Raja Krisnamoorthi visits Rockford to learn more about tariff impacts - WREX
Congressman Raja Krisnamoorthi visits Rockford to learn more about tariff impacts WREX
Published on 3 June 2025 | 4:14 pm
Federal budget cuts threaten essential programs in Rockford, mayor says - MyStateline
Federal budget cuts threaten essential programs in Rockford, mayor says MyStateline
Published on 3 June 2025 | 3:38 pm
Whitman Street reconstruction project to close lanes of N. Church Street - WIFR
Whitman Street reconstruction project to close lanes of N. Church Street WIFR
Published on 3 June 2025 | 3:05 pm
Rockford to Chicago passenger rail funding included in new Illinois budget - MSN
Rockford to Chicago passenger rail funding included in new Illinois budget MSN
Published on 3 June 2025 | 9:50 am
Top 3 Rockford-area breakfast spots as voted on by readers - Rockford Register Star
Top 3 Rockford-area breakfast spots as voted on by readers Rockford Register Star
Published on 3 June 2025 | 9:11 am
When will summer arrive in Rockford? Here's when summertime starts in 2025 - Rockford Register Star
When will summer arrive in Rockford? Here's when summertime starts in 2025 Rockford Register Star
Published on 3 June 2025 | 9:11 am
Rockford mayor: City is on the rise but faces threat from big beautiful bill - Rockford Register Star
Rockford mayor: City is on the rise but faces threat from big beautiful bill Rockford Register Star
Published on 3 June 2025 | 9:11 am
Rockford Man Killed in US 20 Crash Near Meridian Road - Q98.5
Rockford Man Killed in US 20 Crash Near Meridian Road Q98.5
Published on 3 June 2025 | 4:58 am
Rockford passenger rail project could benefit from record-setting Illinois budget - WIFR
Rockford passenger rail project could benefit from record-setting Illinois budget WIFR
Published on 3 June 2025 | 4:28 am
Mayor McNamara warns Rockford stands alone as federal budget cuts loom - WIFR
Mayor McNamara warns Rockford stands alone as federal budget cuts loom WIFR
Published on 3 June 2025 | 3:41 am
Rockford ComEd users may soon have to pay higher monthly fees and here’s why: - MyStateline
Rockford ComEd users may soon have to pay higher monthly fees and here’s why: MyStateline
Published on 3 June 2025 | 2:13 am
Coroner's office identifies man killed in Rockford crash - Rockford Register Star
Coroner's office identifies man killed in Rockford crash Rockford Register Star
Published on 3 June 2025 | 12:29 am
What’s your favorite Rockford-area ice cream shop? Here are five places to check out - MyStateline
What’s your favorite Rockford-area ice cream shop? Here are five places to check out MyStateline
Published on 2 June 2025 | 9:51 pm
Sweet Basil Cafe in Rockford closes as building faces sale and demolition - MyStateline
Sweet Basil Cafe in Rockford closes as building faces sale and demolition MyStateline
Published on 2 June 2025 | 9:33 pm
Time to vote: Who do you think deserves to be Athlete of the Week for May 26-31? - Rockford Register Star
Time to vote: Who do you think deserves to be Athlete of the Week for May 26-31? Rockford Register Star
Published on 2 June 2025 | 8:02 pm
Northbound lanes of N. Alpine Road closed for water main replacement - MyStateline
Northbound lanes of N. Alpine Road closed for water main replacement MyStateline
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:44 pm
Oregon man arrested twice at same spot for disturbance, meth possession - MyStateline
Oregon man arrested twice at same spot for disturbance, meth possession MyStateline
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:36 pm
Man convicted of kidnapping in Rockford assault receives 11-year sentence - MyStateline
Man convicted of kidnapping in Rockford assault receives 11-year sentence MyStateline
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:22 pm
Police: 1 arrested after shots fired along 7th Avenue in Rockford - WIFR
Police: 1 arrested after shots fired along 7th Avenue in Rockford WIFR
Published on 2 June 2025 | 4:47 pm
Suspect found with loaded handgun, cannabis during Rockford traffic stop - MyStateline
Suspect found with loaded handgun, cannabis during Rockford traffic stop MyStateline
Published on 2 June 2025 | 4:33 pm
Rockford police arrest suspect after shooting in Midtown District - MyStateline
Rockford police arrest suspect after shooting in Midtown District MyStateline
Published on 2 June 2025 | 4:29 pm
Rockford man tries to run away from traffic stop, arrested on felony weapons charges - WREX
Rockford man tries to run away from traffic stop, arrested on felony weapons charges WREX
Published on 2 June 2025 | 3:46 pm
Rockford to Chicago passenger rail funding included in new Illinois budget - MyStateline
Rockford to Chicago passenger rail funding included in new Illinois budget MyStateline
Published on 2 June 2025 | 2:38 pm
Looking for a fishing hole this summer? Here are 7 great spots in the Rockford area - Rockford Register Star
Looking for a fishing hole this summer? Here are 7 great spots in the Rockford area Rockford Register Star
Published on 2 June 2025 | 9:05 am
Rockford tax preparer pleaded guilty to filing fraudulent claims - MyStateline
Rockford tax preparer pleaded guilty to filing fraudulent claims MyStateline
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am