A man from Belvidere faces up to 120 years in prison for sexually assaulting a young child multiple times at different parks ...

Those who live in Rockton are invited to participate in an upcoming community workshop as the village develops its new ...

Following an attack this weekend at a religious gathering overseas, local faith leaders are reflecting on how moments like ...

During a city council meeting Monday, council members approved the appointment of Scott Fischer as the city’s new chief. His ...

While the holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, for many people, it can also bring sadness, ...

On Monday night, Rockford City Council chartered the first step toward supporting a renovation at 99 East State Street. Days ...

Illinois State Police launch multi-jurisdiction investigation after finding person dead at rest stop ...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The Freeport Lady Pretzels are off to a 9-1 start to the 2025-26 season and are 4-0 in NIC-10 ...

A generous donation shrinks Veterans Memorial Hall into a miniature replica to join other Forest City landmarks in the ...

A generous donation shrinks Veterans Memorial Hall into a miniature replica to join other Forest City landmarks in the ...

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

MARENGO, Ill. (WIFR) - A crash Monday morning in unincorporated Marengo sends two people to the hospital, first responders ...