FIRST ALERT: Valentine’s Day plans may be interrupted as snowfall is expected tonight
Snowfall will be hit and miss once again on Saturday as we will have a few pockets of heavier snow in the morning hours followed by on and off flurries in the afternoon. This snow will likely be more ...
Boone County sheriffs: Capron man faces kidnapping, stalking charges
A 29-year-old man is in custody after investigators say he was involved in a domestic incident that sent a victim to the hospital.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago celebrates Valentine’s Day with enrichment activities
Animals received special Valentine’s Day enrichment as part of Brookfield Zoo’s animal care and welfare practices.
City is ‘working diligently to secure stable housing for family’ after 2 kids froze to death in van
City officials in Detroit say they are working to find stable housing for a family who lost two children to hypothermia this week.
Freeport woman charged after police say cocaine, cannabis was found in her home
Freeport police and the Illinois State Police Stateline Area Narcotics Team conducted a search warrant of a home in the 200 ...
RVC hosts regional Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science competition
Top performing high school students compete to move on to the sectional and state competitions at the regional Academic Challenge.
Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary hosts ‘Palentine’s Day’ adoption special
If you’re looking for a new friend this Valentine’s Day, Noah’s Ark has many cats and dogs available for adoption at a reduced fee.
‘Don’t give up’: Local seniors share love and dating advice on Valentine’s Day
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UIC College of Medicine in Rockford attends meeting to address rural healthcare
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Snow Likely This Evening
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A band of snow is expected this evening between 5PM - 10PM. 1 - 3″ is likely across the area with 4″ possible in Southern Wisconsin. Gusty winds will work to reduce visibility.
Barbara Olson Center of Hope announces fundraiser at Papa Johns
The fundraiser is set for 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Papa Johns located at 5028 N. 2nd St. in Loves Park. They will be donating 15% of all purchases to the Barbara Olson Center of Hope, whose ...