WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A nearly $200,000 grant from the state of Illinois will go toward expanding services that ...

With pressing workforce challenges in the U.S. a new program looks to get Rockford-area pharmacists into the field as soon as possible.

A Wisconsin doctor uses the power of social media to make her patients feel more comfortable while talking about difficult topics.

Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack last week, according to a Florida medical examiner’s report released ...

With pressing workforce challenges in the U.S., a new program looks to get Rockford-area pharmacists into the field as soon ...

WIFR News at 6. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...

The free grand opening event for the Clarence Hicks Sports Complex is planned for 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, August 30, at 2004 Ogilby Road. According to the Rockford Park District, the grand opening had ...

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued a Red Forecast Air Pollution Action Day for Thursday, July 31, for the ...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - A Freeport man is arrested after police say he had a loaded gun at his home. Maurice Williams, 46, is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and armed habitual ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Alpine Kiwanis staff say donations flooded in from several states, including Michigan and California, ...

A new Illinois law is scheduled to implement annual mental health screenings in public schools beginning during the 2027-28 ...

A call from Homeland Security last month frustrates Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara while others claim he dropped the ball on keeping the community informed.