Sergeant Ryan Bivins from the Dixon Police Department is selected to become the department’s new chief of police. A Rockford man accused of setting his restaurant on fire appears Tuesday in federal ...

Cellophane tape has been a staple in households and workplaces for decades. It’s also a perfect tool to turn reporter Jim Hagerty into a makeshift mummy.

Tuesday Evening in Gardens combines live music and one of Rockford's most popular tourist attractions for a summer concert ...

When a thick wall of dust rolled across Northern Illinois a little over a week ago, it looked like something out of a Mad Max movie. But beyond the apocalyptic vibes, experts say the real danger might ...

Daisean Davis was sentenced to 21 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for armed robbery and three years for ...

Illinois doesn't have a Buc-ees, but here are the company's plans for expansion - with a possible future storefront near ...

Gannon, a Wisconsin native, began his tenure at WIFR in 1983 as a weekend sports anchor. He also served as sports director ...

Five drive-in movie theaters within an hour of Rockford offer a unique and nostalgic experience for families to enjoy a ...

The more than $3 million investment will install a new turf football field in addition to improvements to the surrounding track and other field events as well as new bleachers, ...

To nominate someone for the Athlete of the Week, send an email to [email protected] before 10 a.m. on Mondays, with information on why they deserve the honor. This week's nominees are: ...

Spiro Lempesis's next hearing is Aug. 4, and a second trial – if there is one – will begin no earlier than December, fully ...

A box truck exploded in Illinois over the Memorial Day weekend, damaging multiple homes. One user said the post was 'very ...