Rockford IL

4 members of Darren Bailey’s family killed in helicopter crash.

Marcy Tracy, 35, of Byron was hospitalized with minor injuries after she disregarded a stop sign and was hit by a westbound Chevrolet Silverado, causing her vehicle to overturn and hit a utility pole.

These sisters make cheesecakes so good, their mom quit her job to join them

Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) – Two parks in Wisconsin now sit empty after city officials removed picnic tables and benches Tuesday morning. According to Janesville officials, the removal of all of the tables and benches from Firehouse and Volunteer parks comes in an effort to prevent “anti-social behavior” that...

Pumpkin patches, hayrides, and apple picking, there are so many cutesy fall activities to do. But your fall activities this year shouldn’t just be ones where you dress cute and take pictures. You should go to activities like haunted houses, too. The review team of HauntedHouseChicago.com (HCC) visited about...

Mark Cooper, 52, was found guilty on two counts of home invasion, one count of armed robbery, and one count of armed habitual criminal for his part in a violent Rochelle home invasion and robbery that took place in February.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office addresses social media chatter following reported sightings of a Homeland Security Investigations helicopter landing at the Hard Rock Casino. The sheriff’s office says the helicopter landed in the parking lot of the casino to deliver evidence to...

ROCKFORD — Outside, the leaves have switched from green to burnt orange, and the theme for many weekend events is centered around costumes and candy. But inside a small workshop at the corner of Winnebago and Chestnut streets it’s already looking a lot like Christmas. Ornaments are being...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A UW Health heart surgeon brings advanced healthcare to the Rockford region, specializing in procedures not often seen in the area. Dr. Ghulam Murtaza, cardiothoracic surgeon, recently opened up his practice in Northern Illinois at the UW Heart Hospital. His practice uses a robotic system to...