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Updated: Jun. 24, 2020 at 3:02 PM CDT
|By CNN
Here's one OK thing to come out of this awful, world-wide pandemic: we may finally be getting a new "Game of Thrones" book.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 at 1:50 PM CDT
|By AP
At the request of co-creator Tina Fey, four episodes of the comedy “30 Rock” are being removed from circulation because they featured characters performing in blackface.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2020 at 7:55 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Associates will be required to wear masks, audience capped to 30% capacity.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
All profits from the sold shirts will go to the Black Lives Matter organization.
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Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
“I don’t mean to get heavy but we got to say something,” said Chappelle, who added that America is enduring “the wrath of God” for a string of police assaults on black men.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2020 at 11:03 AM CDT
|By Associated Press
The band, made up of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, made the announcement Thursday on their social media.
Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 9:11 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Most people are stuck at home during this pandemic and this is when people's creative juices begin to get flowing.
Updated: May. 8, 2020 at 10:05 AM CDT
|By Lisa Respers France, CNN
The Lifetime network announced a number of new projects on Friday morning, including an untitled Christmas film with everyone's favorite 98-year-old actress.
Updated: May. 6, 2020 at 5:33 PM CDT
|By AP
TV viewers craving familiarity will find it on CBS next season.
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 2:08 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Nicolas Cage is set to star in a scripted series centered on Joe Exotic, the subject of the Netflix docu-series “Tiger King.”
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Updated: Apr. 29, 2020 at 11:42 AM CDT
|By AP
The most controversial movie of the year is ... “Trolls World Tour”?
Updated: Feb. 19, 2020 at 11:13 AM CST
|By WIFR
Headliners at this year's festival include The National, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Run the Jewels.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2019 at 8:08 PM CST
|By Ethan Rosuck
Some would say it's an end of an era, as the final episode of the Skywalker saga premieres in theaters nationwide.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2019 at 12:03 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
American Idol winner and country music star Scotty McCreery pays a visit to the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford on March 6, 2020.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2019 at 10:13 AM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Illinois native and 27-time Grammy winner Alison Krauss is coming to Rockford as part of her spring tour in 2020.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2019 at 5:12 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Maroon 5 will play at Wrigley Field on June 13, 2020 along with special guests Leon Bridges and Meghan Trainor.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2019 at 10:23 AM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Comedian George Lopez will make a stop in Rockford on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 as part of the "Wall World Tour."
Updated: Nov. 12, 2019 at 2:38 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
HBO released a new promo Monday hyping up an upcoming series with stateline ties. "Lovecraft Country" is set to debut in 2020.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2019 at 1:34 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
McDonald’s will release 40 years worth of throwback toys to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Happy Meal.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2019 at 12:17 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Flow Supreme Air Sports, a trampoline park and recreation center, is expected to open soon in Rockford at 5505 East State Street.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2019 at 4:46 AM CDT
|By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer
AT&T said Tuesday that its HBO Max streaming service will launch in May for $15 a month, joining a crowded field.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2019 at 1:28 AM CDT
Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" films, has died. He was 77.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2019 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Six Flags Great America will honor veterans and active duty members of the military by offering free admission during the weekend of Nov. 9-10.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2019 at 11:57 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Alternative metal bands Korn and Breaking Benjamin join forces for winter tour that runs through Rockford in 2020.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2019 at 12:01 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Calling all Disney fans! You can win $1,000 by watching 30 Disney movies and TV shows on the Disney+ streaming service in 30 days.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2019 at 6:48 PM CDT
|By Ethan Rosuck
If you are a fan of live poker, you'll need to find alternate gambling locations throughout the Stateline once the Hard Rock is built.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2019 at 12:36 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Chicago is coming to Rockford! The legendary rock and roll band pays a visit to the Coronado Performing Arts Center on April 10, 2020.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2019 at 11:49 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The Beach Boys will pay a visit to Rockford next year. You can catch The Beach Boys on March 1, 2020 at the Coronado Performing Arts Center.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2019 at 3:20 AM CDT
|By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer
Robert Forster, the handsome and omnipresent character actor who got a career resurgence and Oscar nomination for playing bail bondsman Max Cherry in "Jackie Brown," died Friday. He was 78.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2019 at 11:32 AM CDT
|By NBC 15 Staff
The Ice Castles are returning to Lake Geneva, but expect to open at Geneva National Resort and Club this season.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2019 at 7:23 PM CDT
Ozzy Osbourne says he's going off the rails on a crazy train while stuck at home with health woes, but plans to be back on track soon.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2019 at 10:46 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will make its first stop to Rockford this winter. Shows come to the BMO Harris Bank Center for a weekend slate.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2019 at 10:50 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters return to Rockford this winter. They return to the BMO Harris Bank Center on Dec. 29.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2019 at 7:46 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
For the fifth year, the Hanz Brew Fest returns to Settler's Park in Rockton featuring more than 100 beers. The annual fest is a cheers to the memory of Todd Hansmeier.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2019 at 3:05 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Fright Fest returns for its 29th season at Six Flags Great America. The venue will transform into a Halloween-themed amusement park.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2019 at 3:30 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer join forces for a weeks-long U.S. summer tour next year, which includes a stop at Wrigley Field.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2019 at 2:44 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
“The Kelly Clarkson Show” makes its debut in national syndication on Monday, September 9, 2019. You can watch it on WIFR at 3 p.m.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2019 at 10:16 PM CDT
Comic actor Kevin Hart’s wife says he’s “going to be just fine” following a weekend car crash that left him with a major back injury.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2019 at 11:09 PM CDT
Ewan McGregor is reprising his "Star Wars" role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in a new series.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2019 at 12:04 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
An Arizona shelter dog will take on the lead role in Disney's live-action remake of "Lady and the Tramp."
Updated: Aug. 16, 2019 at 2:49 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Third Eye Blind is coming to Rockford this fall. The American rock band pays a visit to the Coronado Performing Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 23.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2019 at 2:39 PM CDT
|By WIFR
Friday Night Flix will return to Davis Park August 2nd for a free showing of the movie "Trolls".
Updated: Jul. 19, 2019 at 2:44 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Two-time GRAMMY-nominated blues-rock sensation Joe Bonamassa today announces U.S. tour dates for spring 2020 including a stop in Rockford, IL.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2019 at 7:11 PM CDT
|By Jocelyn Martinez-Rosales
The city of Freeport gets in the swing of summer announcing a line up of new food and music festivals. Locals say they are excited for the new events that promise to bring good food and great music.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2019 at 12:56 PM CDT
Southern-rock band Confederate Railroad will perform at a southern Illinois dealership after they were dropped from the DuQuoin State Fair
Updated: Jul. 10, 2019 at 11:59 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Snoop Dogg is coming to Rockford. The rap icon will perform at Choice Furniture Field at Rivets Stadium on Thursday, August 15.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2019 at 12:32 PM CDT
|By CNN Business
NBC is taking back the popular sitcom to offer on its own streaming platform in January 2021, Netflix announced Tuesday.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2019 at 3:56 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Standup comedian John Crist is coming to Rockford as part of a 27-city tour across U.S. and Canada. He visits the Coronado on October 27.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2019 at 1:11 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
An opener is set to join Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson for their notorious "Twins of Evil" tour, which stops in Rockford next month.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2019 at 4:21 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
"Jeopardy!” star James Holzhauer, a 32-time champion, lost for the first time in an episode Monday, coming short of a few all-time records.