Rockford IL

ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - One child recovers from minor injuries after being hit by a vehicle on Wednesday. Around 3:30 p.m., Feb. 11, police and EMS went out to a report that two juveniles had been hit by a car at the intersection of School Avenue and Turkington Terrace, near Rochelle Middle School.

A son’s betrayal leaves a mother struggling, and the community is taking notice. This story hits home for many of us, doesn't it?

In a world where city laws can be as varied as the neighborhoods they govern, chickens might soon have a more secure home in Illinois backyards.

Rockford native Piper Gilles went viral after saving a wardrobe malfunction during Olympic ice dance competition, protecting her team’s medal hopes in a split-second move.

Rockford residents debate the best Chinese restaurant, naming Wong Wong, Chef Chen, Golden Chopsticks, and more local favorites.

The Black Women in Business Beloit Expo will host its 8th annual Black Herstory Day – continuing a mission of community building, cultural celebration and economic empowerment. Founded by the late Vickie Lynn McGee, the expo started modestly with 12 vendors and has since grown into one of the...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Dan Pfluger of Rockford shows off his extensive collection of PEZ dispensers, showcasing the popular collectibles that have accompanied the candy for decades. Childhood memory turns into lifelong hobby. Pfluger’s collection began when he was a kid in the 1960s and 70s. He recalls a time...

Budget cuts hang over contract negotiations as leaders from the district and union believe talks are moving in the right direction.

Firefighters in Loves Park are working to contain a large industrial fire on Nimtz Road on Wednesday afternoon.

A man has been arrested for calling in a bomb threat to Rockford's Hard Rock Casino on Tuesday.