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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

ZZ Top Announce Spring 2025 US Tour

ZZ Top have announced a Spring 2025 US leg of their ongoing "Elevation Tour." See the dates and get ticket information.

Chicago weather: Freeze warning continues, with 70-degree temperatures on the horizon

The typical first freeze of the fall occurs in mid-October for most of the Chicago area, ranging between Oct. 11 and Oct. 20.

Wisconsin Trick-or-Treaters: Here’s Why You Want to Head to Illinois for Halloween

Discover the Halloween differences between Wisconsin and Illinois, revealing Illinois as the ultimate trick-or-treating destination with full-size candy bars and unique traditions.

This Michigan high school’s mandatory AP course now serving as national model

A West Michigan high school that last year received the attention of the College Board for offering an Advanced Placement (AP) course to all 10th graders is now serving as the blueprint for others to adopt the course.

The art of repurposing - Rockford creative recycles fashion, then his partner creates from his drip

This fall WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose is doing an Art Crawl. She’s tagging along with a few northern Illinois artists while they are in their creative element. This week’s artist is Steve Lindsay.

Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Patriot Chevrolet GMC in Ardmore, Oklahoma from Patriot Auto Group

Performance Brokerage Services, North America's highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Patriot Chevrolet GMC in Ardmore, Oklahoma from Tatton Manning of Patriot Auto Group to Jeremy Hodge.

The weather slowly warms after a frigid night

After a frosty morning, the weather warms back into September territory. Tonight, temperatures fall into the upper 20s. This is enough to create a killing frost or freeze, hence Freeze Warnings from the National Weather Service.

America’s Worst Fast Food Chain Has Nine Illinois Locations

Is Taco Johns on North 2nd Street truly the worst fast food joint in the US? Uncover the truth behind the mixed reviews.

Heartbreaking decision: Family removes toddler from life support after seriously hurt in crash

Hannah Grass and her daughter Maizy were seriously hurt in a crash last Friday in the Rockford area. Over the weekend, Maizy’s parents shared that they had to make the difficult decision to turn off the machines that were keeping their daughter alive and donate her organs.

‘Discovering Catharine,’ a fascinating documentary about a legal pioneer

The crowd at the Woman's Club of Evanston The Woman's Club of Evanston was the place to be Oct. 8 as several hundred people gathered in the main ballroom

128 Promising Industrial Projects on the Horizon for September 2024

Industrial SalesLeads released its latest MiR Report today, reporting the September 2024 results for the Industrial Manufacturing industry’s planned capital project

Cruisin’ I-39 Monroe Center now serves all-day breakfast

Cruisin’ I-39 Monroe Center is a great place to stop if you find yourself on I-39, but they are also worth taking a trip for! We’re hanging with General Manager

Rosemont trustees vote themselves 10% raise, but mayor’s $260,000 salary stays the same

Rosemont trustees — who attend short monthly board meetings and ribbon cuttings — are in line for a 10% pay raise, but Mayor Brad Stephens — who doubles as a Republican state representative —

Overnight lows plunge below freezing

Overnight lows take a plunge into the upper 20s leading to a Freeze Warning to go into effect at 1 a.m. until 9 a.m. Widespread frost/freeze conditions are expected. Temperatures do climb a few degrees the next few days and nights. Wednesday brings us into the upper 50s with the low 30s expected at night for another threat of frost.

NIC-10 football leaders heading into Week 8: Unlikely receiving star, rusher sets record

Harlem's Jahmani Muhammad becomes the first NIC-10 player to ever rush for 1,000 yards in three different seasons. North's Alexander 5th in receiving.

Jerry Seinfeld Coming to Rockford This February

Don't miss out on the chance to see comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld live at the Coronado Performing Arts Centre on February 21, 2025! Secure your seats by using the local presale code available from6.

Chilly weather means a freeze is possible soon

Temperatures stay above freezing tonight yet drop into the upper 30s. A mostly cloudy sky is overhead, along with a low chance for rain. Spotty light rain showers are possible, especially after midnight. Any quick shower dries up around sunrise.

A spooktacular Halloween party at Porter Park

Illinois. 3 - 6 p.m: Master pumpkin carver, Lincoln Bias of the Food Network, will be demonstrating his art of carving spectacular and unusual pumpkins in the park. 3:30-4:30 p.m: Everyone's favorite pig, Hammy Hog, mascot for the Rockford Ice Hogs hockey ...

Illinois Wesleyan University to field a flag football team in 2026

Peoria High and Richwoods were among the first high school teams taking the field in Illinois this fall, and Olympic gold medals will be awarded for men and women’s flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The National Football League is heavily involved in promoting flag football at the Olympic and high school levels.

Kamala Harris Accused of Multiple Incidents of Plagiarism in 2009 Book

Vice President Kamala Harris is being accused of plagiarizing several portions of her 2009 book “Smart on Crime: A Career Prosecutor’s Plan to Make Us Safer,” nearly four decades after President Biden’s first bid for the White House was sunk by his own plagiarism scandal.

Indigenous Peoples Day: Illinois laws honoring Native American ancestry

Many people across the country recognize October 14 as Indigenous Peoples Day and Illinois has implemented several laws in recent years to honor Native Americans.

AASPI holding workshop Wednesday focused on ‘new concepts and cultures’

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois (AASPI) has launched a new collision repair training initiative and its second workshop will be held Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. AASPI Business

What?! You Don’t See This Every Day Rolling Around Rockford

There's a motorized recliner rolling down the street" and hung up on her. The two rolled up to my car and asked if I wanted to go for a ride. How could I resist? A joyride on a recliner isn’t something you get to do every day!

Holiday Vibes Rolling Into Illinois with the CP Holiday Train

Join the festive spirit as the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stops in Rockford area! Enjoy live performances and support local food banks.

Widespread frost is expected as chilly temperatures settle in

Chilly temperatures settle in for the first half of the week. Low chance for rain moves in later today. A few clouds stay with us today as they mix in with sunshine. It's time to break out the jackets if you haven't already, temperatures will only get to the middle 50's.

Tracking a cool start to the week for the Rockford region

Monday will be the first day since April 24, where highs will be below 60 degrees. Highs will be in the upper to mid-50s. We will start the morning with some sunshine but by the afternoon, we will be cloudy once again. Winds will back off a bit, with gusts at 20 mph expected.

A big drop in temperatures brings widespread frost

Widespread frost is likely Tuesday and Wednesday night with lows falling into the low 30s. Temperatures will slowly climb towards the end of the week. By Thursday, the middle 60s will return as sunshine dominates for most of the week. Highs may even briefly break into the low 70s by Saturday.

Cooler fall weather may bring frost early next week

Temperatures return to average today after staying much warmer than average nearly all month. Another cool down could set us up for frost over the next few nights. The end of the weekend brings highs in the low 60s. We'll see a partly cloudy sky with a chance at spotty afternoon rain.

IceHogs unveil new Screw City jerseys, dominate home opener against Grand Rapids

The Rockford IceHogs unveiled during Saturday’s season opener that former forward Bryan Bickell will become the fourth member of the IceHogs Ring of Honor. Bickell will be inducted into the Ring of Honor on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. https://t.co/B5Nis3VLmE

Rockford IceHogs get a big win in their home opener

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford IceHogs start the year 1-0 after taking down the Grand Rapids Griffins 4-1 at the BMO Center. This game serves as some revenge for the IceHogs after the Griffins ended Rockford’s season in the Central Division semifinals of the Calder Cup playoffs last year.

Rockford offers several ways to celebrate and learn more about Dia de los Muertos

If you're curious about Dia de los Muertos and how to celebrate the traditional Mexican holiday, Rockford has several upcoming events.

Wonder Lake Woman Charged with Attempted Murder Following Shooting in Northern Illinois

Gunfire in Wonder Lake, IL resulted in a critically injured man and the arrest of Aneta Marsek on multiple felony charges.

Three-year-old seriously injured in DeKalb County crash at Route 23 and Perry Road

A three-year-old was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of Route 23 and Perry Road in DeKalb County.

In Sangamon County, Grayson wasn’t only deputy with DUI on his record

Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell came under fire for his hiring practices after he employed a deputy with two DUI convictions, and who is now accused of the murder of an unarmed black woman in her kitchen.

The 5 Most Boring Tourist Traps In Illinois

They say one person’s boring tourist trap is another person’s thrill of a lifetime, so take this list with a grain of salt—or maybe a whole shaker. If kitschy roadside attractions and quirky museums are your thing,