ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - We have entered pothole season with temperatures freezing and thawing every day. WIFR Meteorologist DJ Baker takes a look at how potholes form, how road crews patch potholes ...

It took 33 years before an arrest was made in the case, but without a conviction, the question of who ended Tammy Tracey's life remains in limbo.

U.S. Mint to release special America 250 coins ...

The Health Department reports it has confirmed the first case of measles in the county in 2026 through laboratory testing. Public health officials say staff are investigating the case and contacting ...

BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) - Two outage workers were taken to area hospitals as a precaution Thursday morning after they were exposed ...

North Boone softball opened its 2026 season Thursday against Auburn. The two teams last met in April 2025 when the Vikings ...

Women's history month is all about honoring the strides women have made overtime and Aleksandra Micevic makes history right here at Rockford's Hard Rock Casino.

Sadly, clouds are set to return this afternoon with highs topping out in the mid-40s. As we get into tonight, the system that gave us the cloud cover this afternoon will move overhead. This will ...

Loves Park man accused of having child sexual abuse material ...

Due to a $15 million budget deficit, leaders with Rockford Public Schools announce sweeping changes, including more than 100 job cuts. In an announcement Thursday, leaders said central office ...

A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security.

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Old Settlers Days announces the headliner for the first night of the four-day festival.