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Sky Carp split doubleheader with River Bandits
11+ hour, 1+ min ago (38+ words) WIFR Sky Carp split doubleheader with River Bandits Glenn Sperry wows Ski Broncs crowd with signature stilt ski act at 85 Rivets comeback falls short in extra innings to Flying Mummies...
2026 World Cup kicks off in the United States
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (47+ words) WIFR 2026 World Cup kicks off in the United States Woman turning 100 gets honorary high school diploma Trump says Iran war is over; questions remain Four stateline bars advance to top 32 in Illinois dive bar competition...
Glenn Sperry wows Ski Broncs crowd with signature stilt ski act at 85
7+ hour, 6+ min ago (125+ words) WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A living legend took to the water tonight and at 85 years old, he's still showing everyone how it's done. Glenn Sperry, a show-ski pioneer who has been performing for decades, made tonight's Ski Broncs show extra special…...
Four stateline bars advance to top 32 in Illinois dive bar competition
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (493+ words) BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Four stateline bars are moving on in a statewide online competition after thousands of votes pushed local businesses into the next round of voting. The bracket-style competition, organized by Dive Bar Road Trip, started with 205 nominated bars…...
Athletes, volunteers ready for IRONMAN Rockford
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (50+ words) WIFR Athletes, volunteers ready for IRONMAN Rockford Four stateline bars advance to top 32 in Illinois dive bar competition Illinois experts warn hidden roof damage can be costly UW Health shares unique heart challenges men face How to cool off from…...
Aaron Wilson speaks with IRONMAN 70. 3 athlete from Amsterdam
10+ hour, 30+ min ago (48+ words) WIFR Aaron Wilson speaks with IRONMAN 70. 3 athlete from Amsterdam Four stateline bars advance to top 32 in Illinois dive bar competition Illinois experts warn hidden roof damage can be costly UW Health shares unique heart challenges men face...
Inaugural Rockford Clay Fest to highlight area ceramic arts community
7+ hour, 31+ min ago (178+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A nonprofit arts studio molded in the Forest City is throwing a one-of-a-kind event for the community. From noon to 6 p. m. , Saturday, June 27, Rockford Clay Fest will be at Pioneer Hall, 123 S. Madison Street. Organized by Inferno Clay Studio, Rockford…...
Aaron Wilson speaks with an Ironman 70. 3 athlete from Amsterdam
7+ hour, 31+ min ago (26+ words) WIFR Meet Job Boonstoppel as he surveys Ironman 70. 3 Rockford from the water to bicycle transition....
UW Health shares unique heart challenges men face
9+ hour, 41+ min ago (211+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States, responsible for 1 in every 4 deaths, according to UW Health. Dr. Ali Shafiq, a cardiologist with UW Health, says heart disease is the top cause…...
More businesses are charging fees to customers using credit. Are debit cards next?
14+ hour, 53+ min ago (335+ words) HIAWATHA, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - As more customers are seeing fees from businesses when using credit cards, consumers are asking whether the same might apply to debit cards. According to Pew Research from 2022, more than 40% of people in the U. S. do…...