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Rockford law firm announces scholarship for students pursuing skilled trades
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Black and Jones Attorneys at Law announce a scholarship fund for local students. The scholarship ...
2 dead after plane crash near Capron, officials say
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 14,700 people were hurt in 2024 due to fireworks. WIFR News at 5. An ...
Home in Beloit heavily damaged after fire
It's not every day a wedding party includes 14 flower girls and ring bearers — or an entire third-grade class. But as one ...
Belvidere adds new mural downtown
It's not every day a wedding party includes 14 flower girls and ring bearers — or an entire third-grade class. But as one ...
Think Big Minority Business Accelerator launches new location in northwest Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the grand opening of Think Big’s new location. The grand opening of ...
One person dead from ‘major incident’ on U.S. 20 bypass in Boone County, officials say
Around 10:30 a.m., Boone County Fire Protection District 2 shared that a “major incident” has closed Bypass Rt. 20 from ...
Families honor loved ones at memorial butterfly release in Oregon
Serenity Hospice and Home holds the butterfly release for families and friends to remember their loves one who have passed on ...
‘Stop the Billionaire Giveaway’ bus tour lands in Rockford
A nationwide bus tour against President Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ made a stop at Levings Park Saturday.
DeKalb Pack the Truck event collects essentials for families in need
DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - Pack the Truck for the Community collects food and supplies to support families in the area this summer. Items can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to noon June 28 at CENTURY 21 Circle ...