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Aaron’s Wednesday Morning Forecast from Hennig Power Protection
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Mainly sunny and hot today with highs around 90. Slight chances for a few passing showers and thunderstorms late tonight. 90 tomorrow with a chance of strong perhaps severe storms around the dinner hour. Beautiful on Friday and Saturday with highs in the low 80′s. Heat wave to begin on Father’s Day taking us through the middle of next week.
Rockford officials question if Colman Yards wrinkle will leave city on hook for $4M
State Rep. Maurice West hopes to bring a developer back to the negotiating table by placing a new obstacle in the path of a $170 million project that divided Rockford's City Council, put union backers at odds with labor unions and sparked pickets. West added a clause to the Illinois state budget that makes a promised $4 million state grant for Milwaukee-based developer J. Jeffers & Company's redevelopment of the dilapidated former Barber-Colman factory campus contingent on...
Charges dropped against Roscoe man in accidental child shooting
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Charges have been dismissed in the case against a Roscoe man accused of accidentally shooting a child family member in 2023. According to authorities, around 1:30 p.m. on October 26th, 2023, police responded to the 10000 block of Bitterroot Road and found a young child who had suffered a gunshot wound […]
Heat, humidity return Wednesday, stormy periods follow
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Temperatures took their first step in the warmer direction Tuesday thanks to early sunshine and the realignment of our winds, this time blowing out of the southwest. The official high temperature of 79° checked in just a degree shy of the 80° normal high for June 11, but promises to be, without a doubt, the coolest high temperature we’ll see here for quite some time.
US 20 to be closed overnight in Rockford for reconstruction. Here's what you need to know
Weather permitting, overnight closures of U.S. Highway 20 at its interchange with Interstate 39 between Mulford and Alpine roads in Rockford will continue throughout June. The entire road will be closed in both directions from 9 p.m. each night and reopen at 5 a.m. the following morning. The overnight closures of all lanes will occur Sundays through Thursdays during the entire month of June. There will be no overnight closures on Fridays and Saturdays. ...
Heat and humidity fuel next storm chances in the Stateline
It was an absolutely stunning start to the day as our SkyTrack camera over Rockford recorded a phenomenal sunrise over the Rock River. Plenty of clear skies early this morning, but thicker clouds are set to move in later today. Clouds will continue to be on the rise throughout the...
Woman convicted for shooting Rockford woman on Fairview Avenue in 2023
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Attempted murder charges were dismissed Monday against an Arkansas woman who shot a Rockford woman in the chest in 2023. Yvondia Day, 39, was found guilty of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm and Battery Causing Great Bodily harm for the November 17th shooting of a woman in the 500 block of […]
South Main railroad crossing to close until June 22nd
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A portion of Rockford’s South Main Street will be closed for more than a week as workers upgrade a railroad crossing. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, South main will be closed at the crossing, located just south of Cedar Street, from Wednesday, June 12th until Saturday, June 22nd. The […]
Heading to Rockford's annual Juneteenth celebration? Here's what you need to know
Juneteenth 1865 is returning for its 34th year in Rockford. The event is the longest-running Juneteenth celebration in the state of Illinois. Here's what you need to know before you head down to join in the festivities. ...
What Rocks: Top 3 Rockford-area fish/seafood restaurants as voted on by readers
The 2023 winner of Best Fish/Seafood in the Rockford area serves up a Friday night fish fry worthy being enjoyed seven days a week. Here are the three best fish and seafood restaurants in the Rockford area selected by Rockford Register Star readers for the 2023 What Rocks Community's Choice Awards. Winner: The...
Summer construction season underway for Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – Summer construction season is upon us, which means work at is ramping up at Emerson Estates in far-west Rockford. “We purchased 31 lots from the land bank,” said Laura Kenyon, director of communications for Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity paid $31,000 for those lots. The nonprofit built six […]
Retail chains using body cameras to catch shoplifters
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As retail stores across the country see a rise in thefts, some plan to use body cameras to catch shoplifters on the move. Retailers like TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods recently started equipping some store employees with body cameras to prevent retail thefts. Stores across the...
Rockford officials, artists meet to develop ‘Live-Work’ spaces downtown
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Musicians, writers, and visual artists met with the Rockford Zoning Board on Tuesday to discuss the creation of “Live-Work-Make” spaces that would allow artists to live above a studio or shop. The Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC) hosted the roundtable that included members from architectural firm Studio GWA and representatives from […]
The USS Beloit is almost ready to set sail
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — The USS Beloit is getting ready to set sail, but first, the commission committee looks for donations before the voyage. “It’s the connection that occurs between the city and the crew of the ship that’s really, really important,” said Retired Navy Vice Admiral Dirk Debbink. “The ship and the crew will […]
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