As a way to address challenges with hiring and retaining corrections officers, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office says it ...

The Rockford Park District will soon add a bus as a way to expand access to recreation programs in the community.

The jury in the trial of a McHenry County man accused of killing a Belvidere father and his two young sons heads into deliberations.

In November 2024, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois released a white paper against law enforcement using AI for reports. “Police all across the country could be using false ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first-ever blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, thanks to data from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute.

MILAN (AP) - Stellantis, the maker of Jeep, Fiat and Ram vehicles, named a new chief executive officer Wednesday as the world ...

Several fire crews including Winnebago County Animal Services are on the scene of a fire in the 7000 block of W. State Street.

House Bill 2688, sponsored by Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, would allow certified nurse midwives to enter a written agreement ...

While families think about the trips they will take during Summer vacation, do not forget about your furry family members.

The bulk of our rainfall is quickly coming to an end across the region. Rockford recorded just under a tenth of an inch with a few other areas recording just over a tenth of an inch. Heading into the ...

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Four students from Hononegah High School are celebrating after receiving their ACT scores. Andrew Chambers, Peter Nelson, Brooklyn Davis and Anushree Karunamurthy Premanand all ...