Rockford is a busy place with tons of news, and here is your home to keep up to date on all the buzz happening in the 815.

Tragic Illinois Fire Claims Life of 82-Year-Old Rockford Woman
26 firefighters battled a residential fire on Thursday evening (2/21) that ended up claiming the life of another Illinois resident, continuing a disturbing trend of fatal fires in 2025.

Free Dog Adoption Event at Winnebago County Animal Services
Eleven dogs who have been at Winnebago County Animals in Rockford, Illinois for over 100 days desperately need new homes, will you be their hero today?

Illinois Homeowners on Alert After 8 Deadly Fires in One Week
Illinois residents are being urged to take immediate action following a disturbing surge in deadly house fires in the past week.

Rockford Man Arrested in Connection to Fatal Shooting
An investigation by local law enforcement into a January shooting has led to murder charges for one Rockford man.

90's Inspired Music Festivals Coming to Wisconsin
Just a short drive from Rockford, there's an area of Wisconsin that will be epic for those who think the 90s were the best decade ever!

Rockford Man Arrested in Georgia for Teen’s Fatal Overdose
A months-long investigation into the fatal overdose of a 15-year-old Rockford teen has led to the arrest of 34-year-old man in Georgia.

Stabbing in Rockford: Two Women Arrested for Mob Action
Two women from Rockford are facing serious charges after a fight after a disagreement led to a stabbing

Here's Why All Flags in Illinois Were Lowered to Half-Staff
Flags across Illinois were at half-staff today (Monday), but it had nothing to do with it being President's Day.

Major Winter Storm to Slam Illinois and Iowa on February 18
Over the past couple of weeks, the Midwest has experienced one Winter storm after another, and the snowy weather pattern continues.

Rockford Snow Emergency Starts February 15: How to Avoid Fines
After several inches of snow quickly piled up across the Stateline area, many communities have declared a snow emergency.