Anthony Ferretti

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Two people impacted by the March 27 stabbing attack that killed four people and injured seven others were honored by the Rockford IceHogs as the game's Hometown Heroes.

The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office responded around 4:45 p.m. to the area of Baileyville Rd. one mile north of Lamm Rd. in Freeport for a crash.

The National Weather Service determined the damage to the roof of the city’s pump house building was cause by straight line winds and microburst activity. Officials say nobody was injured from these storms.

If the property is used for non-residential purposes the Hononegah Board of Education president says it will bring in more property taxes for local schools, which means more money in resident’s pockets.

The Rockford IceHogs move to within one point of Grand Rapids for 2nd place in the central division following Rockford’s 5-2 win over the Chicago Friday night.

The co-owners of a new business call it the first tattoo/piercing parlor in Cherry Valley history as Sanctuary Collective hosts an official grand opening on Saturday.

Quigley says it’s given the number of people who showed up to Saturday’s camp, it speaks volumes to the impact current and future WNBA players are having on the game.

Rockford finished third in the division and will play Grand Rapids in the Central Division Semifinals of the Calder Cup Playoffs.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - There are many areas in Rockford with fresh and affordable food available nearby for residents, but other parts of the city are at risk of becoming food deserts.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It's one of the biggest track & field meets in the area as 16 teams and 420 high school athletes from Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana pack Swanson stadium at Guilford High School for Rockford East Relays.