Illinois union leaders celebrate AFL-CIO, SEIU reunification after 20 years apart
On Jan. 8, AFL-CIO announced a reunification with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). In 2005, the union ...
A frigid start to the week expected for the Rockford region
Monday will be frigid with highs in the upper teens expected. However, wind chills will struggle to reach the mid-single ...
BMO Center set to host the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic
American Hockey League President Scott Howson spoke to the crowd Sunday afternoon to make the announcement. “I’m very pleased ...
IceHogs shutout Milwaukee to break a two game losing skid
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Not only did big news break in the BMO Sunday, but a big game broke open as well. Rockford defeated Milwaukee 5-0 thanks to Drew Commesso’s second shutout of the year.
IceHogs fundraiser for Blue Knights Illinois Chapter V
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Blue Knights Chapter V law enforcement motorcycle club raised money at the IceHogs game Sunday.
Dry weather impacts on Rockford snow park
Sledders, skiers, and snowboarders still fill the high grounds at a local snow park, even with this year’s lack of snowfall.
Rockford IceHogs host 'Star Wars' Night at the BMO Center
WIFR News at 6. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...
Grand jury indicts Rockford man who allegedly ran over his own dog
WIFR News at 6. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...
32 teams visit Rockford for Midwest Winter Roundball Tourney
WIFR News at 6. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports highlights.
The Pottery Lounge offers paint-your-own penguin event
WIFR News at 6. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports highlights.
Auburn beats East at the buzzer in exhilarating fashion
The NIC-10 rivals went back and forth in this duel, but the Knights come away with the last laugh moving their overall record to 11-7 this season.
Guilford stays undefeated in victory over Jefferson, while Byron wins big in the Eastland shootout
(WIFR) - Guilford’s boys basketball team extends their undefeated hot streak in NIC-10 play with their 58-47 win against Jefferson. At the Eastland shootout, the Byron Tigers girls team shutdown ...