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BraveHearts therapeutic horse program expands to working ranch in Rockford
The Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce hopes to embrace growth opportunities while tackling the Forest City’s most pressing ...
Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days needs helping hands for 2025 event
WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...
New TV series ‘Betting on Beloit’ highlights mission to improve Wisconsin city
A mission to revitalize Beloit will be the focus of a new 12-episode home renovation and design show coming to A&E next month ...
Two-vehicle crash in downtown Rockford shuts down traffic
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford police investigate a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in the city’s downtown area. The ...
Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce seeks insight from local businesses
The Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce hopes to embrace growth opportunities while tackling the Forest City’s most pressing ...
Rockford, Dixon manufacturing companies among 29 to receive Made in Illinois grants
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Five local companies are among 29 across the state set to split $1.3 million awarded through the 2025 ...
Boone County residents push to improve ‘deadly’ intersection
One day before, two collided cars sat in the intersection’s center. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, five ...
Tracking some shower and storm chances over the next few days across the Rockford region
A cold front will be traveling across the region and stalling overhead. Initially, we thought that a few strong thunderstorms ...
Despite setbacks, gun rights groups continue push to overturn Illinois assault weapons ban
The state has until June 27 to file a response to the gun industry’s brief.
Rockford police investigate death on city's south side
A crash in Boone County that sent multiple people to the hospital Tuesday afternoon turns fatal. A two-vehicle crash Tuesday ...
Old Settlers Days returns June 12-15 in Rockton
The state has until June 27 to file a response to the gun industry’s brief. Rockford police shared Tuesday night they were ...
Rockford native stars in North American tour of ‘Wicked’
The Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce hopes to embrace growth opportunities while tackling the Forest City’s most pressing workforce challenges. BraveHearts obtains the horse facilities and 133 ...