A Rockford man was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman in 2024, while already on probation for a battery ...

A federal jury convicted Yaroslav Vishnevski on five gun-related charges tied to what prosecutors described as a “mini gun ...

The Village of Machesney Park has adopted a new ordinance to protect its residents from unwanted and unpermitted solicitation ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States, responsible for 1 in every 4 deaths, according to ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The IRONMAN takes over the Rockford area this weekend, which means parts of the city will be shut ...

MPH and highs at 80 degrees. Clear tonight and down to the middle 50’s. Middle 80;s tomorrow with a slight chance for ...

A 25-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after police received a report that a young child was sexually assaulted.

Four Winnebago County Deputies will turn in their badge for a day and pick up their race ribbons to take part in the 2026 ...

There’s a welcome sign hung on a white fence, but it warns anyone disruptive will be at the disposal of the Ogle County ...

DIXON, Ill. (WIFR) - Staff, fueled by their love for animals, spend hours each day at Granny Rose Animal Shelter in Dixon ...

Families filled the IDA Public Library Thursday for the library’s annual Touch-a-Truck event, which also kicked off its eight ...

RICHMOND, Ind. (WIFR) - The Rockford Rivets fell to the Richmond Flying Mummies 14-13 in extra innings Thursday. Rockford ...