In a process called bioluminescence, lightning bugs produce light through a chemical reaction in their body. Unlike a ...

The summer food program provides children under 18 with a free breakfast and lunch while they are out of school.

An Illinois family is suffering back-to-back tragedies within a day of each other. (Source: WIFR) ...

Heading into this evening, we will see some clearing late tonight, but clouds return by the early morning. Lows will be quite ...

An 18-year-old man reportedly pushed a female officer while intervening in the arrest of two other teens at a traffic stop.

Festivities kick off to celebrate one of Mexico’s most iconic figures Updated: Jul. 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM CDT News ...

ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - A juvenile girl is flown to a Rockford hospital after being hit by a train, police say. Just after 10 ...

Caruana was first elected as Winnebago County sheriff in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022. Prior to his election, he ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Sunny with a chance at a few isolated showers/thunderstorms. Highs in the middle 80’s. Low 60’s ...

A 21-year-old woman is injured after a single-vehicle crash in rural Elizabeth.

First National Bank and Trust announces the beginning of their annual School Supply Drive.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Park District receives a $200,000 donation for the Unity Pavilion at Levings Park. Hard Rock Casino Rockford also supported the opening of the pavilion in 2024, an ...