Once those storms pass, the rest of Friday will be sunny and breezy. Highs will top out in the upper 80s with wind gusts near ...

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

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 ...

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

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

Dozens of new recruits answer the call to join the ranks of America’s Defense Industry and lend a hand to growing the Navy’s ...

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

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 this weekend, and cooling centers are available across the are for anyone needing to get ...

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