From coaching legend Misty Opat of Rock Valley's Women's Basketball team, to the rising young boxing champion and Auburn senior Angel Martinez, a full line-up of Rockford sports stars came together Thursday night to share the story behind their paths to success.
Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that the Chicago Bulls have traded three-time All-Star Jimmy Butler and the 16th overall pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and the No. 7 overall draft pick.
After being hired on May 18th, the IceHogs introduced Jeremy Colliton to its fans at the BMO Harris Bank Center Tuesday night.
Norris Aldeen had a dream of providing a championship-quality golf course in his hometown of Rockford, and now the next part of his vision is coming to light. Aldeen Golf Course is soon to see one major new addition to its grounds to bring in more events and golf outings.
12-year-old Mazey Knox is all about speed. It's fitting for the country's number two BMX racer as she competes at the Midwest Nationals in...
Summer break is the time many high school football players start gearing up for the fall season. But for those at...
After a week of voting, WIFR's Team of the Year is Harlem Bowling.
The Harlem School Board has approved the hiring of Mike Winters as the next boys basketball head coach.
Soccer has always been popular in the Midwest, but now Rockford is gaining some national attention in the sport. Offering...
Soccer in the Stateline may never be the same after this week with the grand opening of the Indoor Sports Center.
Voting is open to decide the best team from the 2016-17 season in the Stateline
A sunny weekend brought perfect golf conditions for the 47th annual Seth B. Atwood golf classic as some of the Stateline's top...
As the Mercury played the Sky in Chicago Thursday night, Freeport-native Sophie Brunner got a small taste of home as she was back in Illinois...
This past weekend's track and field state finals brought a long list of state champions back to the area, but for one...
Lutheran baseball and Belvidere North Softball are among the Stateline teams moving on in the playoffs after winning...
In the IHSA 1A and 2A Boys Track and Field state finals, three Stateline teams are returning back home with...
Parkour, cross-fit and ninja warrior courses have all exploded in popularity over the last five years and now the Gymnastics Academy of...
The days of the IceHogs in the United Hockey League are long gone, 10 years to the day to be exact, as May 24th, 2007 is a day...
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the IceHogs' 2007 Colonial Cup Championship, WIFR will broadcast Game 7 against the...
It's been six years since Rockford Christian last stood as a team on the medal podium at a state final, finishing third back in 2011, but...
Wednesday marks a decade since the IceHogs' last and only championship, one many people will never forget as Rockford transitioned...
It's been 10 years since the Rockford IceHogs defeated the Kalamazoo Wings, claiming the UHL Colonial Cup at the Metro...
