ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - The 2025 Food and Wine Festival brings an afternoon of community and good food to Hidden Creek Estates.

The event will take place rain or shine, with event coordinators saying there’s a back-up plan in case of rain.

Pecatonica American Legion Post 197 hosts an event to bring the community together in celebrating their 100th anniversary.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Friday, Rasmussen University held its nursing graduation ceremony at Stateline Church in Rockford.

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The Village of Machesney Park announces the return of its Telecom Tax Rebate Program for ...

Pop-Up in the Parks returns for its 7th year, featuring more than 100 local vendors and small businesses. The event takes place from noon to 4 p.m. July 19 at Machesney Park Town Center. Organizers ...

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Cataclysm Games partners with Rock River Valley Blood Center to host the “Blood for the Blood God” drive. The event takes place at Cataclysm Games from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Vietnam War veteran from Rockford is dedicated to making sure no soldier’s sacrifice is forgotten. Nick Parnello was 20 years old when he enlisted in the U.S Army in 1967. In ...

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A Vietnam war veteran from Rockford is dedicated to make sure no soldiers sacrifice is forgotten. The Rockford fire and police departments go head-to-head for the 2025 Battle of the Badges blood drive ...

A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday celebrates the new mural, “Community and Connection.” While many people face mental health struggles, Gen Z seems to be experiencing them in greater numbers. Daniel J.