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Court waits for suspect’s lab results in Rockford stabbing attacks case
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Christian Soto, the 22-year-old accused of murdering four people and injuring seven others, appears in a Winnebago County courtroom Wednesday over Zoom. Attorneys discussed blood and urine tests that look for any substances in Soto’s body at the time of the rampage. According to court documents,...
Ski Broncs show foiled again
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Wednesday’s Ski Broncs show at Shorewood Park has been canceled. The water ski team did not say exactly why tonight’s show was canceled, but most of this year’s performances have not happened due to high water levels on the Rock River. The Ski Broncs have only had two shows this year. […]
Rockford Needs Help To Save Parks From Disgusting Vandals
Several Rockford Park District parks have been destroyed by vandals this summer, and now the park district is asking for the community's help to stop the destruction. My brother works for the Rockford Park District and he recently told me that several parks throughout Rockford have been destroyed by vandals this summer. At first I thought he might have been exaggerating how terrible the damage is because he is mad, but then I saw these pictures and my temper started flaring too...
Rockford woman shares story, tips for Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Black Rockford native and author shares her journey with helping others as part of Minority Mental Health Month. Jeanette Towns graduated from Rockford East in 1980, and she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1995. In 2004, years after the diagnosis, she began treatment. Now,...
Teen accused in multiple burglaries takes plea deal
The Beloit teen accused of burglarizing Robinson Elementary School and Community Health Services in the same night takes a plea deal in Rock County Court. Tuesday morning 19-year-old Jordan Njos plead guilty to two counts of burglary in the two separate cases. An additional charge of theft was dismissed but read into the record.
This mid-sized Midwestern town offers a perfect microcosm of municipal golf’s renaissance
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Golf wasn’t dying five years ago around this mid-sized Illinois city that sits about 90 minutes west of Chicago. But it was retreating fast. “2019 was the worst year we ever had,” said Jeff Hartman, the head golf pro and general manager of Park Hills, a 36-hole municipal facility in nearby Freeport. Golf had been in a steady and somewhat severe 10-year decline across the nation. Courses were hurting after a flurry of golf facilities had been built in the early 1990s to take advantage of the extra focus Tiger Woods brought to golf. Rockford-area 18-hole public courses almost...
Live music festivals, nationally touring comedians and more things to do this week in the Rockford area
ROCKFORD — There are a multitude of ways to catch live music in the area this week, from the annual Rhythm of the Heart music festival to Dinner on the Dock, Music in the Park, Music on the Rock, Music on the Mall, Domingos en el Parque and Live at Levings.
A few scattered showers today
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Partly cloudy today with highs in the upper 70′s We could go on to see a few scattered showers. Clearing tonight with lows in the mid to upper 50′s. Plenty of sunshine tomorrow through Saturday with highs in the 80′s. Upper 80′s on Sunday with a chance for showers and thunderstorms by afternoon.
Sunnier times follow Wednesday’s scattered rain chance
Those who went to the Sinnissippi bike path for Food Truck Tuesday had to dodge a few storms while diving in on some delicious grub. The rainfall left behind was enough for Rockford to see its 10th day this month with measurable rainfall, leaving our monthly total at 7.32″. As it stands, this is the 6th wettest July on record.
Rockford University’s Regents First Summer 2024 Retreat Aims to Help First-Generation College Students Succeed
ROCKFORD, Ill. (July 23, 2024) – Rockford University, the region’s leading private four-year educational institution, will welcome a group of incoming freshmen students this Sunday, July 28, for the Rockford University’s Regents First Summer 2024 Retreat. The retreat runs from Sunday, July 28 through Friday, Aug. 2....
Rockford’s Discovery Center Museum opens new ‘Body Shop’ exhibit
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Discovery Center is partnering with MercyHealth for their latest Body Shop exhibit. On July 23, the Discovery Center held the grand opening of its Body Shop exhibit. “We want kids to feel good about their bodies, we everyone to understand how their body works, and...
Final Act Revealed For Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s Opening Weekend
If the official opening of Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois wasn't exciting enough for ya, the 4 great days of concerts they've announced for opening weekend might just set you over the edge. The Countdown to Hard Rock Rockford is On!. Man, oh man, I'm not a gambler, but...
Rockford University to Host Second Annual Dog Days of Summer Event
Rockford University is hosting its second annual Dog Days of Summer event. RU Alumni and the general public are invited to pack up their pup and join us for a walk around RU’s beautiful campus. What: Rockford University’s Dog Days of Summer event. When: Saturday, July 27, 2024,...
Tim Mahoney Explains Differences Between Pledged Delegates and Superdelegates
Tim Mahoney from Mahoney and Mahoney is back tonight to help us understand the differences between pledged delegates and superdelegates. For more information about Mahoney and Mahoney, head to mahoneysgotyourback.com. Sponsored by Mahoney and Mahoney.
Rockford asks the community for help handling the ATV nuisance
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Rockford is looking for the community’s help in trying to tackle its ATV issue. “These folks are riding them in Rockford. They have to drive home and at some point put their head on a bed,” said Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara. “And so we’re asking those residents specifically […]
Citizen of the Year nominations closing soon
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Time is running out to recognize those in your life who make a positive difference in the lives of those around them. Nominations for the 2024 Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award close at noon on August 1. The Citizen of the...
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