Gigi’s Playhouse Rockford recognizes Down Syndrome Awareness Month, hoping to shine a light on the beauty and triumph of ...

Incumbent democrat Steve Stadelman and republican Crystal Soltow will face off in the general election for Illinois State ...

(Gray News) - Former One Direction member Liam Payne has died. According to multiple reports, the 31-year-old singer died in ...

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Hill was found dead Oct. 15 at an apartment in Ashton. A 17-year-old is charged ...

A 17-year-old in Lee County faces four counts of first degree murder in connection with the death of a 16-year-old girl.

Clear skies, extremely dry air, and light winds will once again allow temperatures to fall to or slightly below freezing ...

On October 9, wheels manufacturer Accuride, Gunite’s owner, announced its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In a statement to WIFR, the ...

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The 13th annual academy expo gives students from Rockford Public High Schools a feel for what career opportunities is out there for when they graduate. Ninth graders could ...

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

(WIFR) - Volunteers write and mail postcards to encourage stateliners to vote in the upcoming presidential election. The ...

Starting in November, the Boone County Conservation District’s Nature Center will be holding new programming on Saturdays, ...

Welcome With Dignity hosts their second event to hear stories of migrants, immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.