Durand
LATEST NEWS
Rockford-area apple orchards announce 2024 season opening dates
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A local fall favorite is gearing up for sweater season as it announces the start of its upcoming season. Edwards Apple Orchard West, 8218 Cemetery Rd. in Winnebago, will open for the season Friday, Aug. 23. The orchard made the announcement Friday on social media.
Families howl with glee at Puppy Pals Live show at Discovery Center
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hundreds of guests hoot and howl at the Discovery Center’s newest Family Fridays feature. During the Discovery Center’s Puppy Pals Live event on July 26, guests observed talented su-paw-stars perform three shows inside the Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main Street. Puppy Pals Live, as seen on America Got Talent in 2020, is a comedic stunt dog show featuring adopted and rescued dogs that perform stunts and comical tricks.
Sunshine, comfortable temperatures to continue Friday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - For the first time since Sunday, we got through and entire day and an entire night without a single raindrop. Instead, the Stateline was treated to an abundance of sunshine, and temperatures could not have possibly been more pleasant. If you didn’t get a chance to...
Accused Rockford spree killer awaits blood test to show if he smoked ‘laced’ weed before attacks
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Christian Soto, the man who told police he smoked laced marijuana before allegedly going on a killing spree earlier this year is awaiting the results of a blood test to determine if there were drugs in his system at the time of the attacks. According to police reports, Soto, 22, detailed […]
Rockford police hold block party in neighborhood impacted by March 27 attacks
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Police Department mingles with residents at a special block party in the Holmes and Cleveland neighborhood. The party is designed to help neighbors meet one another, along with the officers who protect their community. Officers played games with residents and enjoyed refreshments like hotdogs and popcorn.
Is customer service at Rockford drive-thrus on the decline?
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Wednesday is National Drive-Thru Day, a day to recognize a service Americans have been taking advantage of since the 1930s. The question of the day Wednesday was whether the level of service at drive-thru lanes is on the decline. Rockford-area customers and fast-food workers are a bit divided on the issue. […]
IL FOP: Sean Grayson fired ‘without just cause’, files grievance
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council filed a grievance saying the deputy that shot Sonya Massey in the face was terminated “without just cause.” Sean Grayson shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey in the head while responding to a call at her home. Grayson was charged with first-degree murder earlier this month. […]
Rockford Israeli, Palestinian groups react to Netanyahu’s speech to congress
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress Wednesday on the war in Gaza sparks mixed reactions from people nationwide and locally. The Jewish Federation of Greater Rockford’s executive director says she agrees with Netanyahu’s vision to end the war, but the group Rockford for...
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
IL representatives propose MINES Act for coal mine collapse accountability
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIA) — A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by Illinois U.S. Representatives to unveil the federal government’s efforts towards preventing coal mine collapses. The Monitoring, Investigating, Navigating and Explaining Subsidence (MINES) Act was brought forth by Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and Mike Bost (R-IL-12), as well as Alex Mooney (R-WV-02) and Matt […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.