A 19-year-old Rockford man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a McHenry County burglary during which he was interrupted by and shot at a homeowner.

Marilyn Monroe said it best when she said “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, and that’s exactly what we’re recommending you ...

Daylight Saving Time this year for Illinois begins on March 9 and ends on November 2. If you're afraid your sleep will get ...

A federal judge in Rockford is asking the U.S. Sentencing Commission for harsher penalties for criminals who are in ...

See where some of the Grand Rapids area’s best class of 2025 football players will be continuing their careers.

Respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are leading to many people being seriously ill, overwhelming hospitals and health care providers across Illinois, ...

The Rockford Township Highway Department maintains roughly 300 miles of roads, most of which are outside the city limits. With the anticipation of slick roads Wednesday night, crews spent the day ...

The weekend brings more Yeti Fest activities and a Charcuterie Crawl, along with fundraisers, live music, art exhibits and more to the Rockford area.

Rockford Ald. Gina Meeks will face a challenge to her re-election plans by the first woman to become part of the Pipefitters ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Brent Pollard slides a bin beside his grain silo. He hops in a tractor to align it with a tube ...

Then at Boylan, 4 athletes signed their letters of intent. Ava Kalt will be going to Aurora for golf, Mikey Hernandez became the first Titan to sign for lacrosse at Tiffin University, Tyler Marquez ...

Looking beyond the freezing drizzle Wednesday evening into Thursday, our next weather system will arrive over the weekend.