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Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Kayleigh Randle
Route 251 and Harlem Rd. begin construction on Thursday causing major traffic delays
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Updated: Jul. 6, 2021 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
A 48-year-old woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a crash in Rockford Monday morning.
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Updated: Jun. 1, 2021 at 1:58 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
More than 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occurs during what’s called the ’100 Deadliest Days.’
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Updated: May. 25, 2021 at 4:40 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
It’s even taken on a name: “Revenge” travel, said AAA spokeswoman Jeanette McGee.
Updated: May. 24, 2021 at 2:09 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
If your vaccine requires two doses, the discount would apply to each leg of the trip.
Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 7:21 PM CDT
|By Annamarie Schutt
Freemont is working to improve their downtown area by adding a bike lane. Business owners worry as it will eliminate parking.
Updated: May. 20, 2021 at 2:45 PM CDT
|By WIFR newsroom
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area.
Updated: May. 19, 2021 at 3:51 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The Rockford area is estimated to receive another $73 million over the next four years, as long as road construction and repair continues as planned.
Updated: May. 19, 2021 at 2:24 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The scooters are available through a mobile phone application and riders pay to use the scooter per minute, at no cost to the city.
Updated: May. 17, 2021 at 10:58 AM CDT
|By The Associated Press
It’s also in line with Gov. Pritzker’s goal of putting 750,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2030.
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Updated: May. 10, 2021 at 2:39 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The national gas price average jumped six cents to $2.96.
Updated: May. 10, 2021 at 11:54 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Passengers using the Token Transit Mobile Ticketing app will also be able to resume purchasing tickets immediately in anticipation of the return to fares.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 9:04 PM CST
|By wifr news room
Weather could have been a factor in a semi truck rollover on I-90, as the accident happened in the west bound lanes just north of the East Rockton Road exit.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2020 at 9:49 AM CDT
The Illinois Tollway today announced TOLLING 2020, a comprehensive tolling reform package featuring a significant reduction to the initial costs faced by motorists when tolls are left unpaid. The measures also include steep reductions in fines for those with outstanding violations while formalizing the COVID-19 pandemic relief period during which no violations will be assessed for unpaid tolls.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 7:47 AM CDT
The road work is part of IDOT’s multi-million dollar project that is expected to wrap up near the end of November.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 1:51 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through the area.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 12:48 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Work is expected to be completed by the end of July, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 12:52 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The Rockford Water Division are closing westbound traffic to make the repairs on 888 Marchesano Dr. for up to three business days.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2020 at 3:14 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The Rock River Water Reclamation District is expected to complete the work by the night of Tuesday, June 16, according to the city of Rockford on Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2020 at 4:02 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
All the projects are along the Interstate 90 and Interstate 39 corridor, between Gardner Street and Baxter Road and between Meridian Road and Shaw Road. Four of the seven are ongoing, with three starting later this summer.
Updated: May. 28, 2020 at 1:24 PM CDT
Driver has been transported to the hospital
Updated: May. 20, 2020 at 11:01 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The left lanes of I-39 northbound and I-39 southbound will be closed from Baxter Road to the U.S. 20 bypass interchange for pavement resurfacing.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2019 at 1:00 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
An emergency water manhole repair could slow down traffic at the intersection of South Mulford and Newburg for up to three days.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2019 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Two men wanted on felony charges were arrested Wednesday afternoon after a high speed chase through Beloit and onto I-90.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2019 at 3:21 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
A crash has backed up traffic on I-39/90 heading south to Beloit. It happened near Woodman Road between Janesville and Beloit.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2019 at 1:45 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
A crash has backed up traffic on I-39/90 near Janesville as of 1:30 p.m. Drivers heading north in Wisconsin should anticipate delays.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2019 at 6:37 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces a lane closure will begin in Winnebago County.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2019 at 9:49 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
A semi-trailer is on fire on I-90 on mile marker 5 near Roscoe. Officials say two of three lanes are blocked heading toward Wisconsin.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2019 at 10:19 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The traffic signals at the intersection of Riverside Boulevard and
Mulford Road will be off all day on Thursday.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2019 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
If your daily commute leads you through the intersection of Sandy Hollow Road and Ninth Street in Rockford, you may notice something missing.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2019 at 11:03 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Rockford police issued 64 citations, including 35 for speeding, on Illinois Speed Awareness Day, a statewide initiative to promote safety.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2019 at 4:20 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The Illinois Department of Transportation urges people to look out for potential pavement buckles with extreme heat hitting the state.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2019 at 11:46 AM CDT
|By Isabel Lawrence, NBC15
A proposal in Janesville is aims to allow homeless people to sleep in their cars overnight in a designated parking lot in a public park.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2019 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
One AAA report says more than 60 percent of Illinoisans believe the state's transportation funding is not adequate enough to maintain roads.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2019 at 10:33 PM CDT
|By WIFR News Room
The results are in for the city's traffic calming study.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2019 at 12:59 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Illinois State Police says some drivers may experience some delays heading north on I-90 to Wisconsin.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2019 at 12:25 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
The city of Rockford will work to repair potholes in the community, while IDOT has recruited crews to patch up Illinois expressways.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2019 at 11:58 AM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Illinois was named the second-best state to get behind the wheel in WalletHub's '2019 Best & Worst States To Drive In' study.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2019 at 9:08 AM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, Lee and Stephenson Counties all have highways covered with snow or ice, according to IDOT.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2019 at 6:00 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
A to Z Towing President Bill Wishard say most accidents come from speeding and not giving enough distance during severe winter weather.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2018 at 4:05 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
The city of Rockford has issued a road caution advisory for New Year's Eve. Crews will monitor roadways for developing weather conditions.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2018 at 11:32 AM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Gas prices in Rockford have dropped 15 cents on average over the past week, the cheapest rate on Christmas Eve in three years.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2018 at 11:15 AM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
The Illinois Department of Transportation launched its annual traveler opinion survey for feedback on driver safety and transportation trends.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2018 at 3:13 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
North Main Street clears up after weather pushed back construction for the city of Rockford's long-term project about one week.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2018 at 6:38 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
City leaders say "unforeseen circumstances" have caused South Mulford Road to close until Thursday morning for a water main repair.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2018 at 1:39 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Secretary of State Jesse White and Illinois police have teamed up for an statewide parking sting targeted to people illegally park in a handicap spot.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2018 at 12:48 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Rockford was recognized for having the best drivers in Illinois and 51st best in the nation, according to the Allstate Best Drivers Report.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2018 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
IDOT encourages people to submit brief messages for electronic signs that could connect with drivers and passengers on highways.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2018 at 2:13 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
A woman whose car struck a bridge in Stockton, Illinois on Saturday was taken to the Freeport hospital for injuries.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2018 at 3:28 PM CDT
|By Courtney Bunting
The back seat passenger was not wearing a seat belt and later died from his injuries.