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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Public Schools District 205 cancels several school events and games planned for Feb. 5. The ...

Icy conditions expected this evening across the Rockford region ...

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

A previously convicted sex offender receives the maximum sentence after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child.

Senate Bill 1699 would require the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to submit a detailed annual report to lawmakers on how much the state spends on services and resources for non-citizens.

The legislation gives the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) more flexibility to certify relatives to become foster parents. It also puts an obligation on DCFS to use a ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Drivers are urged to find an alternate route while police investigate a crash involving a pedestrian.

Hundreds of Beloit students lack a consistent roof over their head.

Rockford firefighters prepare for another round of water rescue training after putting their skills to the test Tuesday night ...

A 35-year-old Rockford man found guilty of having multiple baggies of meth during a traffic stop faces decades behind bars.

As freezing rain and snow showers are expected across the stateline, the Illinois Tollway shares tips to stay safe on the ...