Respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are leading to many people being seriously ill, overwhelming hospitals and health care providers across Illinois, ...

Daylight Saving Time this year for Illinois begins on March 9 and ends on November 2. If you're afraid your sleep will get ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An accidental house fire in the 4000 block of Safford Road leaves one cat dead and one resident ...

A 19-year-old Rockford man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a McHenry County burglary during which he was interrupted by and shot at a homeowner.

A federal judge in Rockford is asking the U.S. Sentencing Commission for harsher penalties for criminals who are in ...

The City of Rochelle will set aside $3.7 million of tax increment financing funds to improve portions of Illinois Route 251.

Both eastbound and westbound traffic on Whitman Street from Ridge Avenue to Winnebago Street in Rockford has been reduced to ...

Newly released data from Realtor.com for November shows that potential buyers and sellers in Winnebago County saw higher home ...

All across Illinois, state historic sites are celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The Illinois Department of Natural ...

As Peoria experiences considerable development and economic growth, here’s a look back at the city’s roots and early days. See the historical photos.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) - Guilford runningback Izaias Primus is taking his talents to McKendree University. He battled through early injuries in his career to become a great player for the G-Vikes ...

Byron snaps Stillman's perfect season 42-38! One day after National Girls & Women in Sports day, we see one of the best atmospheres in the stateline this season. Malia Morton goes for 18 and Macy ...