Local leaders and law enforcement attend the event to commemorate National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Public Works announces a lane closure on N. Main Street beginning May 19. The northbound curb lane of N. Main Street will closed from approximately Mound Avenue to ...

Severe storms possible between 2 and 5 p.m. with all modes of severe weather on the table. Upper 50’s tonight with partly cloudy skies. Middle 80’s and sunny tomorrow. Strong winds could create areas ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Two 16-year-olds face charges for separate incidents in the area, according to police. A 16-year-old ...

The Illinois Department of Transportation asks for the public’s input on proposed improvements to Illinois 173 in Boone ...

The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office identifies the 46-year-old who died in a house fire May 12. A video with previous ...

Towns and cities may lose up to $350 million in revenue without the grocery tax.

A line of severe storms could rapidly develop 3 - 6 PM moving west to east across the stateline. The Storm Prediction Center ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Belvidere held off a late Auburn rally to secure a 9-8 win on Wednesday, with Emma Guerra’s three-run homer in the third inning serving as a turning point. The Bucs jumped out ...

The Blue Thunder controlled possession early and finally broke through in the 25th minute with a goal from Julianna Phommachanh.

Wednesday, Rockford-area law enforcement agencies, family, and friends came together at Crossroads Community church, honoring and remembering more than 10 officers killed in the line of duty in the ...

DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - A two-vehicle crash Wednesday night puts four people in the hospital. At 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, DeKalb County deputies responded to Route 72 west of the county line for a report of ...