It is very pleasant albeit hazy outside. The haze is coming form Canadian wildfire smoke and it is impacting our air quality ...

The Boone County Health Department says routine testing shows mosquitos in Belvidere are positive for West Nile virus.

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

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

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Alpine Kiwanis staff say donations flooded in from several states, including Michigan and California, ...

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A Wisconsin doctor uses the power of social media to make her patients feel more comfortable while talking about difficult ...

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

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

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

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - After 42 years of working in the Stateline Andy is ready to enjoy his retirement, but not without one last goodbye to the community that has supported him along the way.

A new Illinois law is scheduled to implement annual mental health screenings in public schools beginning during the 2027-28 school year. A Wisconsin doctor uses the power of social media to make her ...