The IceHogs have done this for more than a decade with the last two outings bringing in roughly 5,000 stuffed animals each.

Tuesday will be cooler as a cold front comes through dry overnight Monday. Highs will drop to the upper 30s. I am keeping an ...

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The Rockford Police Benevolent and Protective Association Unit 6 shops for necessities and gifts from Target for kids in need ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The NAACP invites the community to support their annual giveaway by donating new toys and coats. The ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - With it feeling winter-like outside it was the perfect weather for The Norwegian’s annual Snomarket. Modeled after a Nordic fishing village, shoppers could enjoy some hot ...

Pecatonica’s girls hoops routs Hinckley-Big Rock 68-37 on Saturday. The lady Indians move to 10-1 overall and extend their win streak to six games. Pecatonica’s next game will be at Galena on December ...

The River District Association says it’s a chance for people to drink, dine and shop their way through the holiday season as they go from place to place.

ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - The annual Hometown Holiday event adds a Merry Market this year, bringing local businesses into the ...

For the first time the United Way teams up with the Rockford IceHogs to get its literacy message out to hockey fans.

On Dec. 13, the city announced it is partnering with Gill’s Freeport Disposal for “Re-fresh Freeport,” a program that collects bulk trash items at no cost to residents.

The Chicago Cubs are acquiring All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one ...