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Brookfield Zoo announces return of Roaring Nights Concert Series
Ticket sales began April 24, with general admission tickets starting at $70. Brookfield Zoo members receive a $10 discount ...
Village Green celebrates 60 years in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of Village Green; a family-owned business focused on beautifying ...
First Arab Heritage Festival celebrates Rockford’s diverse population
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Arab Rockford Chamber of Commerce celebrated its first ever Arab Heritage Festival Saturday. More ...
Boone County Emergency Managment Agency hosts missing person drill in Spencer Park
This is for a drill put together by the Boone County Emergency Managment Agency. They closed Spencer Park in Belvidere for ...
Rockford teen and dog qualify for Junior World Championship
Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere had its opening weekend this past Saturday. With a partnership between the Chicago Cubs and ...
Andre Dawson headlines the grand opening of a Machesney Park bank
With a partnership between the Chicago Cubs and Wintrust Community Bank, Cubs legend Andre Dawson hosted a meet and greet at ...
Rockford celebrates first ever Arab heritage festival
Nearly 200 gather to support international students in DeKalb, Ill.
Rockford celebrates Arbor Day by planting more trees
Nearly 200 gather to support international students in DeKalb, Ill.
Midway Village Museum reenacts World War I
Nearly 200 gather to support international students in DeKalb, Ill.
Freeport residents create world’s largest human pretzel
The search was on for a missing family in Belvidere today, but don’t worry, this is for a drill put together by the Boone ...
A superb Sunday ahead for the stateline with strong storm chances Monday
Other than a few early morning clouds, Sunday afternoon will be anther fantastic day to get outside. Highs will be warmer as ...
Summerfield Zoo opens its doors for the season in Belvidere
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Summerfield Zoo in Belvidere had its opening weekend this past Saturday. Owner Rick Anderson said they have new animals and species in the zoo including mongoose and a baby ...