Christopher Jackson lost his mother to a hit-and-run just weeks ago. Now he’s urging drivers to slow down and pay attention.

A study commissioned by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association shows the retail industry has the largest impact on ...

A Huntley man is sentenced to one year of conditional discharge after striking a deal with McHenry County prosecutors in an ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Dozens of students from East High School walked out of class Tuesday to protest President Donald ...

After continued ratings growth last season, Gray Media renews Investigate TV+ for a third season and Investigate TV+ Weekend ...

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

The Rockford Fire Department rescued a man from the Rock River after he was in the water for around 30 minutes.

The Cardinals' senior night was no different than the average Stillman Valley girls game – absolute domination from the birds.

Illinois Sen. Andrew Chesney asks state special prosecutors to expedite a decision on whether charges will be filed in the July 2024 death of Jackson Kradle.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced although respiratory illness levels dipped for a week, they ...

A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow are possible Wednesday evening. Looks to be a small window of opportunity for ...

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