https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/woman-shot-killed-outside-petsmart-after-argument-over-not-saying-thank-you-reports-say/ 

A Tucson family is navigating unimaginable grief after an industrial accident claimed the life of 26-year-old Omar Quihui. https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/widow-shares-heartbreak-after-husband-father-2-dies-industrial-accident-26th-birthday/ 

A California family is fighting to free their loved one detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Offering wagon rides, a petting zoo, a corn maze and more, Fall on the Farm takes place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. October 11-13 at 5201 Safford Road.

Allen Chapel AME Church brought the runway to downtown Rockford with its 2nd Annual Unity Fashion Show on Saturday, October 11. https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/allen-chapel-ame-church-hosts-2nd-annual-unity-fashion-show-rockford/ 

https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/mississippi-school-homecoming-celebrations-turn-deadly-6-killed-several-injured-shootings/ 

A Toledo Public Schools paraprofessional has been placed on leave after a student was reportedly injured at school.

A Georgia woman has been arrested in connection with the death of an 86-year-old who was mauled by two dogs in her yard on Tuesday. https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/woman-arrested-connection-death-86-year-old-who-was-mauled-by-dogs/ 

https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/more-than-quarter-species-are-risk-extinction-new-report-says/ 

Holiday job seekers are urged to be cautious of unsolicited texts and calls from employers, the Better Business Bureau says.

Award-winning actress Diane Keaton, known for her roles in “Annie Hall” and “First Wives Club,” has died, according to reports. https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/diane-keaton-dies-79-reports-say/ 

https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/trump-directs-pentagon-use-all-available-funds-ensure-troops-are-paid-despite-shutdown/ 

Fire officials in Maine are warning about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after a student’s phone ignited at school shortly after she dropped it. https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/students-phone-caught-fire-school-after-it-was-dropped-officials-say/ 

https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/school-bus-dropped-off-5-year-old-student-miles-home-family-says/ 

https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/sheriff-says-no-survivors-blast-tennessee-explosives-factory/ 

A star of the “The Real Housewives of Potomac” and her husband have been released on bond after their arrests for alleged insurance fraud. https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/star-real-housewives-potomac-arrested-with-husband-fraud-charge/ 

Former President Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of a new phase of treating the aggressive form of prostate cancer, a spokesperson said. https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/biden-is-receiving-radiation-hormone-therapy-treat-his-prostate-cancer/ 

https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/rockford-mass-transit-district-increases-service-weekday-bus-routes/ 

Police in Missouri say they are looking for suspects in a shooting that left one person dead and four others injured.

https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/us-troops-land-israel-palestinians-return-ruins-ceasefire-holds/ 

https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/luigi-mangiones-lawyers-seek-dismissal-federal-charges-assassination-unitedhealthcare-ceo/ 

All dog breeds are welcome at the Pitbull Wellness Fair, raising money for the Pitbull Spay and Neuter Program at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary. The event takes place from 8 a.m.-noon October 11 at 321 N. 4th Street.

https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/national-guard-stands-down-illinois-while-troops-patrol-memphis-with-local-police/ 

If you haven’t gotten your flu or COVID-19 shot this year, UW Health says now is the perfect time.

The Chick House Hotel is one of the oldest commercial buildings in Rockford and soon will get a new life.

Catch all of the high school football action here!

Medical students become farmers for a day at University of Illinois College of Medicine-Rockford’s “No Harm on the Farm.”

More than a dozen animals were killed in a house fire that erupted late Tuesday night.

Sporting a new design, lights, and even smoke, Nik’s Wish shows off its new Wish Lamp https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/niks-wish-reveals-new-wish-lamp/ 

A retired Army officer with “top secret” clearance at the United States Strategic Command was sentenced in federal court for conspiring against the government.

After four moves in the art studio's eight years, Pourty hopes the former furniture shop becomes his space’s “permanent” home. https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/rockford-artist-fundraises-transform-old-furniture-shop-into-west-side-creative-space/ 

Prophetstown man accused of battery to a child https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/11/prophetstown-man-accused-battery-child/ 

President Donald Trump is headed to Walter Reed for a ‘semiannual physical’ https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/10/president-donald-trump-is-headed-walter-reed-semiannual-physical/ 

The Department of Homeland Security installed the barrier on Sept. 5. https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/10/permit-fence-around-federal-courthouse-rockford-extended/ 

Wall Street drop to its worst day since April

https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/10/winnebago-co-states-attorneys-office-file-motion-after-murder-suspect-released-jail/ 

Company recalls nearly 245,000 pounds of pasta tied to listeria outbreak https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/10/company-recalls-nearly-245000-pounds-pasta-tied-listeria-outbreak/ 

Officials say cleanup efforts are ongoing. https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/10/canadian-national-reopens-rail-line-after-derailment-nora/ 

Man wears scrubs to steal drugs from CVS pharmacies, police say https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/10/man-wears-scrubs-steal-drugs-cvs-pharmacies-police-say/ 

‘Matlock’ actor David Del Rio kicked off show after sexual assault accusation by co-star, reports say

https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/10/rockford-christian-school-consolidate-campuses/ 

Teen wanted in deadly hit-and-run crash on Auburn Street bridge arrested

Federal worker firings begin amid government shutdown

‘Multiple’ people killed, several missing after explosion at Tennessee explosives manufacturer, officials say https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/10/1-possibly-dead-multiple-people-missing-after-explosion-tennessee-explosives-manufacturer-source-says/ 

A Loves Park man faces several charges following an investigation into child pornography, police say. https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/10/police-loves-park-man-wanted-child-pornography-investigation-turns-self/ 

Moody Blues singer and bassist John Lodge dies at 82

The Savannah Bananas have announced their 2026 schedule, and they’re going bigger than they’ve ever gone before. https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/10/savannah-bananas-announce-2026-schedule-reveals-2-new-teams/ 

Attorney General Letitia James faces charges in a fraud investigation. https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/10/new-york-attorney-general-letitia-james-charged-fraud-case-after-pressure-campaign-by-trump/ 

https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/10/israeli-military-says-ceasefire-agreement-gaza-has-taken-effect/ 

https://www.wifr.com/2025/10/10/winner-coveted-nobel-peace-prize-will-be-announced-trump-is-considered-long-shot/