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MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - On Tuesday, July 6, Harlem High School confirmed the passing of 17-year-old rising senior Abbi MacGregor. According to a GoFundMe page for MacGregor, she had been dealing with vision issues and dizziness, followed by a fall in the shower. After an MRI on June 28, a “mass” was found in her brain the next day and MacGregor was rushed to the hospital.

A broad daylight home invasion is being reported in Rockford today. It happened at approximately 4:30 this afternoon in the 2400 block of Holmes Street. No other details have been released as the Rockford Police Department is currently investigating. We will update if/when further information is released. You can follow...

A man accused of breaking into a home where he took a four-wheeler out for a ride and showered at 4 a.m. was arrested after he was found sitting naked in the water of a culvert along East Highway 67 outside of Clinton. William J. Hoefle, 48, of Freeport, Illinois, was arrested Wednesday, June 29, on felony charges of burglary of a dwelling and misdemeanor charges of theft and damage to property after prosecutors say he broke into a home in the 13000 block of...

ROCKTON — A 25-year-old Rockford man killed in a car crash Sunday night has been identified as Tristan Clay. The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office was notified about the deadly crash around 11:20 p.m. at North Meridian and Freeport roads. Clay was pronounced deceased at the scene, authorities said.

Sources are reporting an auto accident. It happened earlier today in the area of 18th avenue and 4th st. Initial reports are saying a vehicle and a garbage truck have collided. Unknown on injuries. No other information is available at this time. You can follow us on Twitter, Youtube, Facebook.

Police Are Investigating A Couple Of Shooting Incidents…. Details are minimal right now. Officials have confirmed they are investigating a couple of shooting incidents. If they release information, we will update this. You can follow us on Twitter, Youtube, Facebook. a scene,. Snap a photo or video of the scene,

BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - A Beloit family must find another place to live after lightning hit their home during Tuesday night’s storms. Now family members say they feel lucky to be alive. For the Howell family, it seemed to be an ordinary night. They went to bed, only to...

Today I learned a new term; Urban Beach. Do you know what an Urban Beach is?. Up until today I always assumed that if a piece of land featured a lot of sand and water it's a beach, but technically, there are several different types of beaches. There are sandy...

Madison SWAT teams mobilized after warning about Highland Park suspect PKG. Phone found at Middleton auto shop in Highland Park shooting investigation. A phone possessed by the man accused of killing seven people was found at a Middleton business, its owner confirmed. Rhodes-Conway on Highland Park suspect coming to Madison.

BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — Fire officials say a lightning strike was the cause of a fire at a home on Portland Avenue just after midnight Wednesday. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke coming from the attic and fire spreading into the walls. Officials said that made it difficult to contain the fire, but no one […]

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - More than $255,000 in upgrades was approved Wednesday for a heavily trafficked railroad crossing in south Belvidere. New automatic warning devices will be installed at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing on South Appleton Road, to be completed by next summer. The Illinois Commerce Commission Staff recommended...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR/Gray News) - An Illinois man with over 100 grandchildren is celebrating a huge milestone in his life. At 108 years old, Izer Tilson describes his life like a story book. He raised 15 children who went on to give him more than 100 grandkids that he has had the privilege to watch grow up over the years.

The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce organized a ribbon-cutting event last month at Galleria 214 in Cambridge. The ribbon cutting was held to welcome four new members. They are Details Boutique, Revive Salt Room and Spa, Millie’s Coffee and Eatery, and Amanda Reed Skin Care, according to a chamber news release.

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. - Just as he was preparing for retirement, Jerry Hawver noticed a change. The then 65-year-old was struggling to write legibly. Soon, he couldn't shave his own face, drink out of a cup or change a light bulb. His hands became too shaky. The challenge also presented...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The 17th Judicial Circuit Court held its 32nd Therapeutic Intervention Program Court graduation ceremony on Wednesday. The program, also known as “TIP Court,” is a program that helps people in the justice system. This was their first in-person graduation ceremony since COVID-19, and experts said that the TIP Court program reduces […]

A Rockford safe haven for inner-city children received a pair of sizeable donations on Wednesday. Grants awarded to Rockford, Freeport children’s aid …. Fourth of July mass shooting thwarted in Virginia’s …. Highland Park suspect left a trail of posts alluding …. Four graduate Rockford program helping mentally...

SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. Beginning in January 2021, longtime horse lover and rider Wendy Quaas began Serenity Horse Rescue. Her goal for the 501(c)3 nonprofit is to rescue as many horses from slaughter or abandonment as possible. The ultimate goal is to have all rescue horses fostered or adopted to permanent homes. So far, the rescue has found adoption or foster homes for 60 horses. ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Electric scooters rose to prominence in 2018; starting in bigger cities - then moving to smaller ones like Rockford, Freeport and South Beloit. Rockford started its pilot program with Bird in May of 2021, and since then the scooters have become very popular. “It’s certainly something...