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Rockford celebrates first ever Arab heritage festival
Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere had its opening weekend this past Saturday. With a partnership between the Chicago Cubs and ...
Boone County Emergency Managment Agency hosts missing person drill in Spencer Park
The search was on for a missing family in Belvidere today, but don’t worry, this is for a drill put together by the Boone ...
Andre Dawson headlines the grand opening of a Machesney Park bank
With a partnership between the Chicago Cubs and Wintrust Community Bank, Cubs legend Andre Dawson hosted a meet and greet at ...
Freeport residents create world’s largest human pretzel
The search was on for a missing family in Belvidere today, but don’t worry, this is for a drill put together by the Boone ...
Village Green celebrates 60 years in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of Village Green; a family-owned business focused on beautifying ...
First Arab Heritage Festival celebrates Rockford’s diverse population
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Arab Rockford Chamber of Commerce celebrated its first ever Arab Heritage Festival Saturday. More ...
Rockford teen and dog qualify for Junior World Championship
Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere had its opening weekend this past Saturday. With a partnership between the Chicago Cubs and ...
A superb Sunday ahead for the stateline with strong storm chances Monday
Other than a few early morning clouds, Sunday afternoon will be anther fantastic day to get outside. Highs will be warmer as ...
Rockford celebrates Arbor Day by planting more trees
With a partnership between the Chicago Cubs and Wintrust Community Bank, Cubs legend Andre Dawson hosted a meet and greet at ...
Midway Village Museum reenacts World War I
With a partnership between the Chicago Cubs and Wintrust Community Bank, Cubs legend Andre Dawson hosted a meet and greet at the grand opening of Rockford Community Bank in Machesney Park. A new ...
The Summerfield Zoo opened its doors for the season in Belvidere
With a partnership between the Chicago Cubs and Wintrust Community Bank, Cubs legend Andre Dawson hosted a meet and greet at the grand opening of Rockford Community Bank in Machesney Park. A new ...
BBB warns homeowners of lawn and garden scams as temperatures heat up
The Better Business Bureau urges residents to be vigilant against seasonal scams as they begin spring garden projects.