ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A stabbing on Rockford’s south side leaves one teen injured. Police posted on X just after 7 p.m.

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The diamond turns into the racetrack Thursday for Speedway Night as the Rockford Rivets honored the ...

A lack of skilled workers means the U.S. Navy is falling behind on its goals to increase the size of its fleet. A Signing Day ...

Hundreds of people gathered at Rockfords Sinnissippi Park Thursday to celebrate Juneteenth also known as Freedom Day.

State documents and LinkedIn posts describe what company is behind the nursing center sale.

WIFR News at 6. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...

DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - DeKalb’s Fire Chief steps down after 30 years with the fire department and almost four years as chief.

WIFR News at 6. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary asks for the public’s help with upcoming renovations. The renovations will take place from June 22-23 and June 25-30. Noah’s Ark will be closed for ...

Extreme heat is expected in the area, and it’s important to be prepared and know the signs of heat-related illness.

Extreme heat is expected in the area this weekend, and cooling centers are available across the are for anyone needing to get ...

An alleged murder suicide in the small village of Polo last weekend leaves many unanswered questions and lots of anger in the community.