Man sentenced on federal gun charge following 2021 Rockford shooting
Lawndale Pelts, 36, was sentenced Friday, Sept. 20, to 10 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm. Pelts ...
Rockford man accused of hijacking vehicle
Javion Morehead of Rockford is charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking, armed robbery, aggravated unlawful use of a ...
NIU to shut down Lorado Taft Field Campus in Oregon
The 141-acre Lorado Taft Field Campus at 1414 N. River Road, was acquired in 1941 by NIU. It consists of wooded areas, open ...
Aaron’s Monday Morning Forecast
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 60′s. Slight chance for a few showers late tonight with lows in ...
Danny’s Toy Show puts a smile on the face of kids staying in the hospital
Music motivates charity at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Rock House Kids concert ...
Music motivates charity at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Rock House Kids concert
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A harmony of voices swells from inside Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Those from the church’s praise ...
Week 4 of Football Frenzy Play of the Week
Week four plays of the week: Lashawn Gathright shakes off multiple tackles for the huge touchdown run, which was one of his ...
4 teens arrested after fight at Auburn High School
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Four teenage boys face charges following a large fight Friday, Sept. 20, at Auburn High School. A 14-year-old, 15-year-old and 17-year-old are each charged with resisting ...
NIU women’s soccer draws in their second straight match
NIU’s women’s soccer team played their conference opponent Ohio on Sunday afternoon where a 90 minute rainy game came down to a scoreless draw, 0-0.