9+ hour, 48+ min ago  (66+ words) WIFR April 10 & 11 birthdays Contract Cracks: Teachers union alleges Rockford Public Schools "twists" new agreement Eastland"s Zumdahl named IBCA Coach of the Year "Disorderly Door Dasher" arrested after dispute at Machesney Park Pizza Hut Rockford man convicted of sexually assaulting…...

7+ hour, 44+ min ago  (93+ words) WIFR 1 p. m. Fastcast: REA speaks on issues with current contract, Belvidere Zoo announces opening date Contract Cracks: Teachers union alleges Rockford Public Schools "twists" new agreement Eastland"s Zumdahl named IBCA Coach of the Year "Disorderly Door Dasher" arrested after dispute…...

3+ hour, 11+ min ago  (219+ words) FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Jamal Scott is appointed Highland Community College's 10th president by the college's Board of Trustees. The board says Scott was chosen after an extensive nationwide search and has more than 25 years of experience in higher education. "We are looking…...

14+ hour, 34+ min ago  (18+ words) WIFR Belvidere School Board votes to close Perry Elementary School...

17+ hour, 23+ min ago  (50+ words) WIFR Belvidere School Board votes to close Perry Elementary LIAM Foundation holds meet-and-greet reception for 2026 Pride Parade Grand Marshals Rockford man facing 2 murder charges in different cases gets hit with third Partners Against Crime: The discovery of "Baby Noah"...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (160+ words) BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - The Belvidere School board will vote Thursday on the fate of Perry Elementary School at its 5: 30 to 7 p. m. meeting at the district office. If the 129-year-old elementary school building closes, the district has a plan in place to support…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (49+ words) WIFR Career fair connects Rockford students with entry-level jobs Retired Air Force Major General John Borling offers his perspective on Iran war Car crashes into post office in Loves Park Settlement reached in code violations case against Rockford apartment complex...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (51+ words) WIFR UW Health to demolish 163-year-old Briggs Mansion in Rockford Career fair connects Rockford students with entry-level jobs Trio of NIC-10 schools compete in triangular track meet Rockford renters hope city's lawsuit holds Versailles Place landlord accountable...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (60+ words) WIFR Trio of NIC-10 schools compete in triangular track meet UW Health to demolish 163-year-old Briggs Mansion in Rockford Rockford renters hope city's lawsuit holds Versailles Place landlord accountable Former Elgin sergeant found guilty of beating girlfriend in Loves Park…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (43+ words) WIFR Rockford Public Library launches "mini mobile Former Elgin sergeant found guilty of beating girlfriend in Loves Park Anderson Japanese Gardens to open for 2026 season UW Health to demolish 163-year-old Briggs Mansion in Rockford...