We anticipate tranquil weather to start the week across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Today, partly to mostly ...

Tonight, isolated thunderstorms and showers are possible, mainly in the southern parts of the viewing area. Any precipitation ...

Thunderstorms are moving across Northern Illinois this Independence Day, bringing a heightened risk of locally damaging winds ...

Today, we are experiencing a classic summertime pattern with hot and humid conditions persisting, feeling like the low 100s ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — The City of Rockford is hosting its annual Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, with events running from 7 a.m. through a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. The Jefferson ...

As the heat dome finally begins to break down, we usher in more rounds of thunderstorms heading into the holiday weekend. An initial wave of thunderstorms is bringing strong wind, downpour, and ...

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WREX) — A former Elgin, Ill. police sergeant, a Durand native, was sentenced to seven years in prison for beating and strangling his then-girlfriend during a fight at his home. Robert ...

Make sure to have a safe and happy Fourth of July! Stay weather aware with some more showers and storms in the forecast. Most of the morning will be dry, however some showers and possibly a few storms ...

Hot and humid conditions persist today, with heat indices reaching very uncomfortable levels in many areas. We anticipate partly cloudy skies this morning before thunderstorms become likely this ...

SPRINGFIELD — Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public. Nevertheless, House Speaker ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office is reminding boaters to follow temporary restrictions on the Rock River during the Fourth of July weekend. A no wake restriction will be ...