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Late scoring surge by Rivets propels them to win over Battle Jacks
The Battle Jacks erased the Rivet’s lead in the fifth and would take a 10-9 lead. Trailing 12-11 in the eighth, the Rivets ...
Discovery Center Museum hosts Red, White and Boom for family-friendly fun
The Discovery Center Museum holds a family-friendly event called Red, White and Boom.
Pritzker warns 330,000 Illinoisans could lose Medicaid under Trump’s budget plan
Trump has said he wants to sign the bill by Friday ...
Rockford's Fourth of July celebrations take over downtown
Police arrest two men they say had several grams of illegal drugs and weapons. WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and ...
Winnebago doesn't let rain on its parade stop the fun
While Winnebago had its fireworks display on Thursday, July 3, the parade marched through the village on Friday.
Rockford residents share what freedom means to them
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) -Red, white and blue fill the streets of Rockford as residents celebrate the 249th birthday of the United States. Though celebrations are happening, Americas stand divided on ...
Housing funding cut in Illinois budget as homelessness increases
Lawmakers vote to decrease funding for housing programs by more than $14M ...