Anna Sieg

Chicago

Digital Content Producer at WIFR-TV (Rockford, IL)

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Articles

Rockford officer, DeKalb Co. deputies awarded Medal of Honor

1 week ago | wifr.com | Anna Sieg

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WIFR) - Law enforcement from across the state gathered to honor officials who performed acts of heroism by presenting them with the Medal of Honor. Officers receive the Medal of Honor when they have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Officer Jonathan A. Vargas, from Rockford Police Department, received the Medal of Honor for his bravery on Jan.
Greater Rockford Airport Authority welcomes new Chairman of the Board

1 week ago | wifr.com | Anna Sieg

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Greater Rockford Airport Authority Board of Commissioners welcomes Mike Schablaske as the newly appointed Chairman, taking the place of Paul R. Cicero. Cicero has been the Chairman of the Board for the past twelve years.
Lifescape Community Services volunteers plant garden boxes for older adults

1 week ago | wifr.com | Anna Sieg

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Around 15 Lifescape Community Services volunteers work with Home Depot to plant garden boxes for older adults in need. Beginning at 8 a.m. May 29, Lifescape volunteers chose supplies and tools from Home Depot at 1580 W. Lane Road in Machesney Park to fill garden boxes with flowers or vegetable plants. Volunteers loaded up the supplies and brought them to the assigned homes, where they built and planted the boxes.
Apprentices graduate from Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association

1 week ago | wifr.com | Anna Sieg

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association apprentice graduation took place May 28 at Aldeen Golf Course in Rockford. 16 graduates received journeyman credentials in their respective four-year focus, including CNC Precision Machinist, Gear Cutting, Metal Fabricator/Welder or Tool and Die Maker. The graduates completed 600 hours of classroom related training at Rock Valley College and 8,000-10,000 hours of on-the-job training.
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute contributes to FDA-approved blood test diagnosis

1 week ago | wifr.com | Anna Sieg

(WIFR) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first-ever blood test to help confirm Alzheimer’s disease, thanks to data from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute. A related video is attached to this article. The blood test analyzes plasma samples and tests for the protein of Alzheimer’s, called amyloid.
Multiple Hononegah High School students get perfect ACT scores

1 week ago | wifr.com | Anna Sieg

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Four students from Hononegah High School are celebrating after receiving their ACT scores. Andrew Chambers, Peter Nelson, Brooklyn Davis and Anushree Karunamurthy Premanand all received the perfect score of 36 on the ACT. Less than half of 1% of students nationwide get a perfect score. Hononegah High School is a public school in Rockton. The district serves more than 1,800 students from Rockton, Roscoe, Shirland and South Beloit. Copyright 2025 WIFR. All rights reserved.
Tips to steer clear of ‘car wrap’ scams, according to BBB

1 week ago | wifr.com | Anna Sieg

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Fraudulent offers to wrap cars, trucks and boats with advertising to make some extra cash ramp up during this time of year, the Better Business Bureau says. BBB says scammers will post an ad saying a major brand will pay you to wrap your vehicle in their advertising. Anyone who reaches out will be asked to fill out an application, and a representative will then send a cashier’s check to cover the cost of the wrap installation.
Illinois residents warned of storm-related repair scams

1 week ago | wifr.com | Anna Sieg

CHICAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - Residents are warned of scammers who take advantage of those with damage to their homes and businesses after storms. Attorney General Kwame Raoul says “storm chasers” pressure people into making quick and expensive decisions about clean up and construction work, or offer “free” inspections to help homeowners file insurance claims. Raoul says general contractors are not required to be licensed by state law, but municipalities may require permits.
City of Dixon names new Chief of Police

1 week ago | wifr.com | Anna Sieg

DIXON, Ill. (WIFR) - Sergeant Ryan Bivins is selected as the next Chief of Police for the Dixon Police Department, and will be sworn in June 2. Chief Ryan Bivins joined the Dixon Police Department in 2009 and has served as patrol officer, detective, patrol sergeant, street crimes sergeant, detective sergeant and hostage negotiator. He also leads the Crisis Prevention Team. Bivins is a U.S. Army veteran and has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
‘Save Lives, See Live Music’ blood drive gives away tickets to local concerts

1 week ago | wifr.com | Anna Sieg

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rock River Valley Blood Center partners with B103 Rockford to give blood donors the opportunity to win tickets to upcoming local concerts. A related video is attached to this article. The week-long blood drive runs from May 27-31 at all RRVBC locations and mobile blood drives. Their locations include:Downtown Donor Center: 418 N. Longwood St., RockfordPerryville Donor Center: 3065 Perryville Rd., Rockford Freeport Donor Center: 461 E.