Scientist and dinosaur enthusiast from around the world are gathering in Rockford this weekend for the Burpee Museum of ...

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - A Belvidere man is sentenced for causing the death of a 16-year-old Belvidere girl. Justin Lee, 25, ...

Sycamore Interim Fire Chief announced, home deemed total loss in Freeport and Caledonia Elementary dismisses students for ...

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - A special grand opening ribbon ceremony officially welcomed the 815 Artisan Collective to Belvidere ...

A crash on Thursday night claims the life of a 49-year-old man and puts another person in the hospital with serious injuries, ...

The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Freeport Police Department, the Office of the Illinois State Fire ...

An Iowa man was arrested on Thursday night after authorities say he fled from his car during a traffic stop and had over nine ...

Former DeKalb Fire Chief Mike Thomas will come out of retirement to serve as Interim Fire Chief for Sycamore starting March 9 ...

A jury convicted a Rockford man for sexually assaulting a woman in Cherry Valley while working as a massage therapist in 2023 ...

Rockford’s creative heartbeat will pulse loud and proud as the Rockford Area Arts Council rolls out the red carpet for the 2026 Rockford Area Arts Awards this Friday, March 6, 2026. The celebration’s ...

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - The Salvation Army Thrift Store officially opened its doors at its new location at 407 Southtowne Dr. with a grand opening celebration Friday Morning. The new store, ...

Flash flooding is not something you usually think about when severe weather comes to mind. As part of a series of special Shelter from the Storm episodes airing each day during Severe Weather ...