The Illinois Department of Natural Resources hosts First Day Hikes at Illinois state parks for people to start the new year outdoors.

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WIFR) - The police department thanks K-9 Grand for his service after more than 8 years on the job. The ...

ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - Police say the two people were found in the home by a family member. Around 10:30 a.m. Jan. 1, Roscoe police responded to a home in the 10,000 block of Harrison Court after a ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - OSF HealthCare recommends masks for patients and visitors as respiratory illnesses become more widespread. OSF originally issued a statement Dec. 30 saying masks would be ...

Rockford’s high school seniors can apply for the Rockford Promise scholarship to Rockford University, Rock Valley College or Northern Illinois University. The scholarship covers all tuition and fees ...

A 24-year-old is arrested after crashing his car into multiple parked vehicles and mailboxes just minutes after the new year began, police say.

Under the new law, public health intervention is required for any test result higher than 3.5 µg/dL. Interventions include a home inspection to determine the source of the lead and remove it. A public ...

Sheriff Caruana says those in the community have "sober friends" ready to take you home.

Sheriff Caruana says those in the community have "sober friends" ready to take you home.

Rockford Christian’s dominant dynamic duo have already proven their athleticism on the court, but that doesn’t stop their drive and hunger for more.

The Discovery Center Museum in Rockford held its annual NYE celebration for those who can't stay up until midnight.