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Roller coaster riders trapped upside down for hours

Updated: 30 minutes ago
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By WJFW staff
A roller coaster at the Forest County Festival in Wisconsin shut down midride.

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Juvenile shot late Sunday night in Rockford

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Marta Berglund
There’s no word on whether any suspects are in custody.

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Kirkland festival guests share why they celebrate the Fourth of July

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Elisa Reamer
Many people say they celebrate to honor the veterans who risked their lives for our country.

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Generations Brewing opens up disc golf course

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Couple brings boba tea to Freeport

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Generations Brewing opens disc golf course

Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 10:44 PM CDT
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By WIFR Newsroom
The designer believes it’s the first disc golf course on the grounds of a brewery in the state of Illinois.

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Couple brings boba tea to Freeport

Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Elisa Reamer
Our Journeys Cafe and Boba Shop offers items for everyone of all ages from cookies to coffee.

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Rock River packed for 4th annual Back the Blue boat rally

Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By WIFR Newsroom
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office always has a boat in the parade but this year they led it for the first time.

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Rockford University celebrates with Dog Days of Summer event

Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 9:47 PM CDT
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By WIFR Newsroom
Rockford University Alumni and Affinity group hosted it’s first ever event on Saturday morning.

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Noise, firework ordinances still strongly enforced for July 4

Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 7:04 PM CDT
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By Elisa Reamer
South Beloit's police chief says ordinances don't go away just for a holiday and fines are high.

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Rockford teen faces murder charges in double shooting

Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 2:07 PM CDT
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By WIFR Newsroom
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a death in the 1400 block of Willard Avenue in Rockford.
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