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.

Marilyn Monroe said it best when she said “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, and that’s exactly what we’re recommending you ...

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

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

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

See where some of the Grand Rapids area’s best class of 2025 football players will be continuing their careers.

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.

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, ...

The weekend brings more Yeti Fest activities and a Charcuterie Crawl, along with fundraisers, live music, art exhibits and more to the Rockford area.

Rockford Ald. Gina Meeks will face a challenge to her re-election plans by the first woman to become part of the Pipefitters ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Brent Pollard slides a bin beside his grain silo. He hops in a tractor to align it with a tube ...

Then at Boylan, 4 athletes signed their letters of intent. Ava Kalt will be going to Aurora for golf, Mikey Hernandez became the first Titan to sign for lacrosse at Tiffin University, Tyler Marquez ...