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Intersection on W. Stephenson Street in Freeport closes for multiple weeks

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The intersection at W. Stephenson Street and S. Park Boulevard is closed beginning August 7. W.

Rockford’s Female Energy Festival returns, highlighting women entrepreneurs

The annual Female Energy Festival is back, giving women entrepreneurs the space to showcase their ideas and connect with ...

Rockford's Female Energy Festival returns to celebrate women entrepreneurs

The annual Female Energy Festival is back, bringing in more than 100 women-owned vendors for its eighth year.

Here’s when Rockford-area apple orchards will open for the 2025 season

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Stateline animal shelters at capacity, despite adoption push

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Get to know the Rockford Public Library’s new executive director

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Wednesday marked a new beginning at the Rockford Public Library: Anthony Cortez took over as the ...

Getting to know the Rockford Public Library’s new executive director

A 67-year-old man was airlifted to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday in Victor Township.

Drivers celebrate as Rockford’s busiest construction season yet nears end

Hundreds of locations across the city experienced improvements this summer.

Are Rockford social clubs viable?

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Venetian, St. Ambrogio, Verdi, and Lombardi are just a few of the many social clubs in the ...

Wisconsin camp shares tips to help students with disabilities prepare for school year

As kids get ready to head back to the classroom, a Madison-area camp counselor shares ways families can support their ...

Wildfire smoke has made the stateline’s sunrises and sunsets beautiful

(WIFR) - The wildfire smoke has been a nuisance across the stateline over the past week, limiting our outdoor activities. However, there has been one silver lining when it comes to the haze overhead: ...