2+ hour, 30+ min ago  (231+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford's LIAM Foundation held a reception Thursday evening, giving the community a chance to meet this year's Honorary Grand Marshals for the 2026 Pride Parade. The grand marshals were selected for the lasting impact each has made on the…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (55+ words) WIFR LIAM Foundation holds meet-and-greet reception for 2026 Pride Parade Grand Marshals Belvidere School Board votes to close Perry Elementary Rockford man facing 2 murder charges in different cases gets hit with third Partners Against Crime: The discovery of "Baby Noah"...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (462+ words) They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA," he said. They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say come join us for Pride, for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness. They proclaim it. They proclaim it on the billboards....

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (258+ words) NEW RICHMOND, Wis. (WEAU/Gray News) " The U. S. Department of Education (DOE) is investigating a Wisconsin school district for reports that the district is allowing biological males to use female restrooms. In a press release, the DOE said its Office for…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (58+ words) WIFR Sen. Chesney introduces bill defining "transgenderism" as a mental illness Above average temperatures the rest of the week 2026 AHL All-Star Classic begins with Skills Competition Crews battle detached garage fire on Harlem Road in Machesney Park Downtown Rockford businesses…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (254+ words) WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - From the back court to the high court, the issue of transgender athletes in women's sports is drawing national attention Tuesday. Justices are playing referee. "There's a lot at stake," Senator and coach Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) says allowing…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (64+ words) WIFR UW Health, Children's Wisconsin pausing gender-affirming care for minors Federal agents serve warrant at northeast Lincoln residence, sparking outrage from bystanders Unseasonably mild temperatures and dry conditions continue in Western Colorado City of Asheville to use $3 million for Hurricane…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (263+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - During the holiday season, not everyone has family or friends to celebrate with, which is one reason why the PFLAG Rockford chapter held its "Chosen Family Holiday" event Sunday afternoon. The gathering brought people together, with a focus…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (238+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Residents at Peterson Meadows gathered Christmas Day for an annual holiday dinner, spending the afternoon sharing a meal and time with one another. Peterson Meadows is an independent senior retirement community in Rockford. The Christmas dinner gave residents…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (224+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - For the fourth year in a row, Rockford scores a 100 percent rating on its inclusivity of LGBTQ people within the city. Each year, the Human Rights Campaign releases its Municipal Equality Index, which looks at laws, policies and…...