WIFR-TV (Rockford, IL)

WIFR, which operates on virtual channel 23, is the CBS affiliate located in Rockford, Illinois, and is licensed to the nearby town of Freeport. The station transmits its digital signal on UHF channel 41 from its studios situated on North Meridian Road in Rockford. Although it previously used analog channel 23 for broadcasting, this channel is still maintained as its virtual digital channel through PSIP. WIFR is currently owned by Gray Television and holds the distinction of being the only station in the Rockford area that has kept the same network affiliation since it began broadcasting.

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Rockford political expert weighs in on Middle East tensions

6 days ago | wifr.com | Alyssa Kelly

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Tensions rise in the Middle East, but so do questions. The White House says Trump will decide within the next two weeks whether he will order US forces to strike Iran. Bob Evans, a Rockford political expert, says these next two weeks are important to pay attention to. “Just time to see whether or not people come to their senses,” said Trump. “The stakes are very high; the Israelis will not let this go,” said Evans.
Rockford Rivets comeback falls short to Pit Spitters

6 days ago | wifr.com | Anthony Ferretti

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - In the final game of their shortened homestand, the Rockford Rivets fell 8-7 to the Traverse City Pit Spitters Friday night. Rockford trailed 6-1 heading into the bottom of the 6th inning. Nic Mirabella’s pitch gets behind the catcher, Tate Shimao beat the throw to home to cut into the deficit. This happened a second time to make it a 6-3 game. Later in the inning, Cade Climie tallied an RBI single with a hit to left field. Rivets trailed 6-4.
A hot and humid weekend

6 days ago | wifr.com | Kira Miner

Quiet skies tonight with breezy windsHeat Advisory in effect starting SaturdayShowers and storms next weekDownload the First Alert Weather appROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Clear skies and dry weather will persist through the overnight period with temperatures cooling into the mid 70s by morning, along with breezy winds.
1-year-old killed as Hurricane Erick leaves behind destruction, rising rivers

6 days ago | wifr.com | Fabiola Sanchez |Luis Cruz

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Authorities in southern Mexico were still assessing damage and watching rising rivers Friday as rain from the remnants of Hurricane Erick doused the region. Torrential rains over steep coastal mountains and the landslides and flooding they could generate became the ongoing concern for officials after Erick dissipated following a landfall early Thursday on a sparsely populated stretch of coast.
Rockford Rivets rebrand as Racers to honor iconic speedway

1 week ago | wifr.com | Anthony Ferretti

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The diamond turns into the racetrack Thursday for Speedway Night as the Rockford Rivets honored the Rockford Speedway. The attraction entertained hundreds of racing fans every week throughout the summer for 76 years. Once its final season ended in 2023, it left a void in people’s lives. Thursday the Rivets rebranded as the Rockford Racers for one night only. “It’s great to see these people.
‘Out of sight, out of mind’: Rockford-area resident warns others about car break ins

1 week ago | wifr.com | Alyssa Kelly

(WIFR) - A Rockford-area resident shares her thoughts after her car was broken into while parked at a local forest preserve. Conservation workers along the stateline warn that car break-ins are becoming a pressing concern, particularly with the arrival of warmer weather. Jan Fadness says it started as a peaceful walk with her friend at a local forest preserve, but turned into having more than $1,000 in repairs on her car.
Border patrol agents discover tunnel linking Tijuana and United States

1 week ago | wifr.com | Debra Dolan

SAN DIEGO (Gray News) – Border Patrol agents have discovered and disabled an underground tunnel linking Tijuana to the United States as a way to move contraband into the country. “As we continue to strengthen the nation’s air, and maritime border security, it’s not surprising that foreign terrorist organizations would resort to underground routes,” said Jeffrey D. Stalnaker, acting chief patrol agent of the San Diego sector.
Sunny & Middle 80’s Today, Extreme Heat & Humidity for the Weekend

1 week ago | wifr.com | Aaron Wilson

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Mainly sunny today with northwest winds 5 - 15 MPH and highs in the middle 80’s. Chance of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow morning with highs in the upper 80’s. Middle 90’s with index values 100 - 105 degrees this weekend.
Community speaks out at Polo School District board meeting after alleged Ogle Co. murder-suicide

1 week ago | wifr.com | Alyssa Kelly

POLO, Ill. (WIFR) - An alleged murder-suicide in the small village of Polo last weekend left many unanswered questions and lots of anger in the community. Much of that anger was directed at the Polo School District. Wednesday night, the district held its board meeting and both family and friends of the suspect decided to speak out. The Polo hostage and shooting situation took place late Saturday night.
Former IceHog Gustav Forsling a 2-time Stanley Cup Champion

1 week ago | wifr.com | Anthony Ferretti

SUNRISE, Fla. (WIFR) - Almost 30 players have both played for the Rockford IceHogs and won the Stanley Cup. The most recent is defenseman Gustav Forsling who became a back-to-back champion Tuesday after the Florida Panthers defended their title against the Edmonton Oilers. Forsling played with the Hogs from 2016-2019 and made his NHL debut on Oct. 12, 2016 with the Chicago Blackhawks.