Sustain Rockford promotes action to protect the environment
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – The monthly Sustain Rockford meeting addresses the importance of nature in sustainability. The meeting…
Tips to reduce energy use during extreme heat
(WIFR) – Alliant Energy offers suggestions to reduce energy use and lower cost, even while staying cool during…
Why Michigan lights wildland fires on purpose in its rarest natural habitats
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Several rare Michigan natural habitats require fire not just to thrive, but to survive.…
New outdoor exhibit at Klehm Arboretum combines science and art
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Combining environmental science with large-scale outdoor art: that’s the vision of the ‘Rooted in…
Civil rights group raises concerns for Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office using AI
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) – A bottle of Wite-Out followed Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana earlier in his…
House on Main opens in Rockford as art gallery space
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – It’s the start of a new artistic chapter with the grand opening of a…
Rockford-area lawmakers lead charge for more nuclear power in Illinois
Stateline (WIFR) – Green leaves escape buds on trees beside the Byron Clean Energy Center. From its two…
Think Big kicks off journey supporting minority business owners
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – On Friday, a ribbon cutting is held for Think Big, an organization supporting women…
ComEd announces new solar battery energy storage in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – ComEd works with the City of Rockford to enhance solar panel impact and support…