Businesses are urged to prepare for the city’s inaugural IRONMAN race, when Rockford may see more than 10,000 visitors.

BBB says its important to be skeptical of emotional appeals that urge you to act quickly, and always research a charity ...

The Strong House Summer Block Party offers family-friendly fun while bringing resources directly to the community.

Just after 12:30 a.m. June 10, Rockford fire responded to a home in the 1500 block of Jackson Street. First responders say ...

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

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The Mercato by Lino’s and its several vendors celebrated its grand opening Monday with a ribbon ...

Cloud cover and rain chance return for our weekend. Meteorologist DJ Baker has the details on both Saturday's and Sunday's ...

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

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Volunteers with The Baby Bank distributed essential baby items with the help of Senator Steve ...

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

Lenin Salazar-Hernandez, 40, of Rockford, was killed on Friday, June 6, after crashing his car. According to the coroner, he ...

A weekend crime makes history for the Freeport Police Department’s records. On Saturday, a Vrbo owner requested officers’ ...