CrimeStoppers put out an alert Thursday that 48-year-old James Thomas Meyer was sought by law enforcement in Winnebago County ...

To celebrate nearly a year of fun in Rockford, Hard Rock unveils a new slot machine.

BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Scott Yunk announces his plans to stay Boone County’s top cop. Yunk was first elected Boone ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse location in Rockford will close its doors later this year. The store, ...

While many Illinois cities rely on property taxes to fund public services, Loves Park takes a different approach relying on ...

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

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - An 8-year-old boy hosts his third annual lemonade stand to raise money for a good cause. Robby Johnson ...

The intersection at W. Stephenson Street and S. Park Boulevard is closed beginning August 7.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is set to hold a public meeting to discuss proposed improvements to IL-76 and ...

A $100,000 grant is awarded to Comprehensive Community Solutions, a local organization focused on workforce development.

Regional Superintendent Scott Bloomquist recently completed the prestigious National ESA Leadership Academy, a yearlong ...

A man is in critical condition after he was stuck under a vehicle in a driveway at a Rochelle home, police say.