Raising awareness, fundraising and building community support for neighbors in the stateline who deal with one of the fastest ...

Caretakers for Winnebago County's 9/11 memorial are making sure the sculpture looks its best for years to come.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Across the globe, communities hold services in remembrance of the deadly Hamas attack on Israel on ...

The cost of buying a Mega Millions jackpot dream will soon more than double, but lottery officials said they’re confident ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Stand-up comedian Jo Koy will return to Rockford as part of his JUST BEING KOY tour. The show will be ...

WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...

(WIFR) - The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is now accepting applications for a grant program designed to prepare ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - There will be fewer brunch options in downtown Rockford by the end of the week. The owner of popular ...

WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...

William Higgs, 55, of Freeport, is charged with domestic battery and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. On Oct. 5, Freeport ...

Two 14-year-old boys from Rockford face charges after they were stopped in a stolen vehicle, according to investigators.

Denny Garkey, the found of Little Cubs Field, posted about the incident on Facebook Monday evening. In his post, he says people broke into the gift shop and stole a significant amount of cash, soda, ...