WIFR-TV (Rockford, IL)

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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#120080

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#24349

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#1133

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  • 2 days ago | wifr.com | Russell Kinsaul |Amanda Alvarado

    ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - A van hit a tow truck helping a vehicle and went airborne on Friday. Illinois State Police issued a citation for improper passing of an emergency vehicle after the bizarre accident Friday afternoon on Highway 158. “Could have been a lot worse,” said Allen Timmerwilke, a driver for Quality Towing. Timmerwilke was dispatched around 4:30 p.m. to pull a truck out of a ditch.

  • 2 days ago | wifr.com | Alyssa Kelly

    ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - As the weather warms up, Rockford police say they’re receiving more calls about ATVs on city streets and are reminding the community that they need their help. Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd explains there are officers specifically assigned to looking for ATV violators, but says it’s a community effort to tackle the problem.

  • 2 days ago | wifr.com | Aaron Wilson

    ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Showers and thunderstorms likely this evening. Severe Thunderstorm Watch in place until 11 PM. Primary concerns with the storms would be strong winds and heavy downpours. Rain potential ends by 8 AM tomorrow. Tomorrow we have concerns for air quality especially in Southern Wisconsin where there’s an Air Quality Advisory until noon. Milky sunshine with highs in the mid to upper 70’s. Copyright 2025 WIFR. All rights reserved.

  • 3 days ago | wifr.com | Aaron Wilson

    ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Showers and thunderstorms are likely this evening with some of them producing strong winds and heavy downpours. After seeing highs in the 80’s with plenty of humidity we drop to the upper 60’s tonight with rain chances through early tomorrow morning. Area of smoke becomes a concern tomorrow with highs in the 70’s. Air Quality Advisories are in place through noon tomorrow for all of Wisconsin. Copyright 2025 WIFR. All rights reserved.

  • 3 days ago | wifr.com | Aaron Wilson

    ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Showers and storms are likely for Tuesday. Some of those storms could become severe during the late afternoon/evening hours. Highs should reach the middle 80’s with humidity levels on the increase.

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