A new Illinois law is scheduled to implement annual mental health screenings in public schools beginning during the 2027-28 ...

On July 27, Freeport Fire Department was called to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of W. Galena and N. Hardin ...

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A nearly $200,000 grant from the state of Illinois will go toward expanding services that ...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - A Freeport man is arrested after police say he had a loaded gun at his home. Maurice Williams, 46, is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and armed habitual ...

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued a Red Forecast Air Pollution Action Day for Thursday, July 31, for the ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Alpine Kiwanis staff say donations flooded in from several states, including Michigan and California, after storms forced the organization to cancel its annual Brat Days ...

Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack last week, according to a Florida medical examiner’s report released ...

A call from Homeland Security last month frustrates Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara while others claim he dropped the ball on keeping the community informed.

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - To ensure the Freeport community has the right health care to address its needs, FHN wants your input ...

A Rockford-based organization gives community members in the Pretzel City the tools they need for a brighter future in the ...

A Rockford-based organization gives community members in the Pretzel City the tools they need for a brighter future in the ...

DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - A former DeKalb County Board member and former deputy with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office are ...