ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It’s a different kind of boomerang GoRockford hopes to catch. Rather than the Australian tool, the ...

The county received $8 million from the National Opioid Settlement and leaders began using the funds in late 2023. That money ...

People living in Byron are encouraged to fill out an online survey about the quality of life and future direction of the city ...

Behavioral health services provider Rosecrance gifted The Hillman House to Life Decisions, a Rockford nonprofit that helps at ...

Two DeKalb police officers who shot a stabbing suspect at a DeKalb car dealership are found justified in their actions, ...

Even colder air is due in Friday and beyond. Despite there being a good amount of sunshine Friday through Tuesday, high ...

WIFR News at 6. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Bethany United Church of Christ in Freeport had its second annual Thanksgiving food drive Tuesday ...

The Illinois Department of Transportation says lanes closed for construction will reopen where possible to help with busy ...

The Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of Winnebago County partners with the Hard Rock Casino Rockford to give away turkeys.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Year two of the FVV Classic returns to Auburn High School on Monday. Here are the scores from the ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Increasing clouds with highs in the upper 30’s. West winds 10 - 20 MPH. Down to the 20’s tonight.