ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Family and friends gather to watch nine Guilford High School students commit to serving in the U.S.

Doctor Cyrus Oates hosts the clinic at Rockford Public Schools’ “The Quad”, offering free dental services to RPS 205 students ...

Freeport school leaders say they are cooperating with a federal investigation but are still waiting to learn what comes next.

Illinois State Police arrest a 37-year-old Amboy man after a months-long investigation. The deal could define what a relaunch ...

In January 2026, ISP says it received a CyberTip about someone spreading child sexual abuse materials in Lee County. Special ...

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WIFR) - The Rock County Sheriff’s Office warns the community about a scam targeting potential 4-H Fair ...

Hosea Harris has been named the next head coach of the Knights. Harris brings more than 25 years of coaching experience, ...

The deal could define what a relaunch will look like for the idled plant.

Every Tuesday, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara will join WIFR’s First at Four show to discuss topics important to the city’s ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Auburn standout Champ Parker is taking the next step in his basketball career. Even though the high ...

New stricter rules in the One Big Beautiful Bill mean as many as 150,000 Illinois SNAP participants will lose their benefits.

A man already sentenced to life in prison for killing a Rockford rapper is now behind bars. William Arzate, 28, was booked ...