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Rockford museum unveils ‘We Voted’ exhibit in honor of Black History Month
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (229+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - To kick off Black History Month on Sunday, The Ethic Heritage Museum will hold its first special exhibit of the year. From 2 to 4 p.m., Feb. 1, the "We Voted" exhibit will be unveiled at the museum at 1129 S. Main Street. The…...
Stateline Slam: Week 4 highlights
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (129+ words) Stateline Slam: Week 4 highlights'WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - (WIFR) - Catch Friday night's high school basketball action with WIFR's Anthony Ferretti and Srikar Rajendran. Stateline Slam+ airs immediately after highlights wrap up on WIFR News at 10, wherever you stream WIFR. Heart of Punk:…...
Catherine O’Hara, ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star, dead at 71
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (78+ words) Catherine O'Hara, "Home Alone' and "Schitt's Creek' star, dead at 71WIFR Catherine O'Hara, "Home Alone' and "Schitt's Creek' star, dead at 71 Don Lemon speaks after court appearance in Los Angeles on Friday Former Elgin cop sentenced to 12 years for possession of…...
Center Stage: Concerts, shows and more in the Rockford area
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (191+ words) Center Stage: Concerts, shows and more in the Rockford area'WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A look at the concerts, shows and more in the area. - Dates: Jan 30 - Feb 1 (Multi-day event) - Dates: Jan 30 - Feb 2 (Multi-day event) - Genre: Dance, Rock, Pop - Modern and Classic…...
Sampling the Stateline: Plume
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (163+ words) Sampling the Stateline: Plume'WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As Rockford Restaurant Week gets underway, Maggie Polsean visits Plume and speaks with co-owner Lia Pennacchi during this week's Sampling the Stateline. The Italian restaurant, located in Rockford's North End, offers dishes specific to…...
Heart of Punk: Family hopes Rockford musician’s death drives change for mental health
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (904+ words) Music is, I think, a universal language. It says a lot if you listen to it," contended Jim Thomas, Aiden's uncle. Our way as musicians is sometimes the things that are harder to talk about come through." On Jan. 19, Aidan…...
City of Freeport launches graphic design contest
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (67+ words) City of Freeport launches graphic design contest'wifr.com City of Freeport launches graphic design contest Jerry Lowe reflects on grandson Vederian's journey to Super Bowl LX Rockford Restaurant Week highlights new creative food options NIC-10 Hoops: Auburn picks up home…...
Stateline Slam Play of the Week Winner - Jan. 23, 2026
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (73+ words) Stateline Slam Play of the Week Winner - Jan. 23, 2026wifr.com Stateline Slam Play of the Week Winner - Jan. 23, 2026 Jerry Lowe reflects on grandson Vederian's journey to Super Bowl LX Rockford Restaurant Week highlights new creative food options NIC-10 Hoops: Auburn picks…...
Rockford Restaurant Week highlights new creative food options
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (61+ words) Rockford Restaurant Week highlights new creative food options'wifr.com Rockford Restaurant Week highlights new creative food options Jerry Lowe reflects on grandson Vederian's journey to Super Bowl LX NIC-10 Hoops: Auburn picks up home win against Belvidere North Pritzker announces…...
Rockford’s Coronado Theatre announces new Annual Membership Program
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (155+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Fans of the Coronado Theatre can experience all the theatre has to offer with its new Annual Membership Program. Leaders of the venue say this premium offer is designed for individuals and businesses who want unforgettable entertainment, elevated…...