Back in 2023, legislative leaders did some last-minute maneuvering to tuck new language into a broader bill that updates ...

Rockford Public Schools then acquired the building and operated it as a vocational school for industrial jobs for decades.

Work on a plan to make one of Freeport’s most visited parks more accessible is expected to start later this year.

In the land of old fashions and Spotted Cow, a new liquor law could create hurdles for barn weddings. A Winnebago County jury ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford University senior is awarded for her achievement in leading young students in the region.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - After two days of trial, a Winnebago County jury finds a Rockford man guilty of physically abusing ...

DIXON, Ill. (WIFR) - Police in Dixon ask for help tracking down a suspect in connection with a theft on New Year’s Eve.

Around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 8, some parents reported receiving a message from Rockford Public Schools District 205 saying their ...

Friday is shaping up to be pretty pleasant. We’ll start the day with mostly cloudy skies, but sunshine should return by the ...

Volunteers are needed to help take down Christmas lights, garland, ornaments, the City of Rockford Christmas tree and much ...

A woman is accused of driving under the influence after deputies say she crashed her car into a security gate.

An early-morning crash leaves three people hospitalized and one facing multiple charges, according to reports.