Respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are leading to many people being seriously ill, overwhelming hospitals and health care providers across Illinois, ...

Daylight Saving Time this year for Illinois begins on March 9 and ends on November 2. If you're afraid your sleep will get ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An accidental house fire in the 4000 block of Safford Road leaves one cat dead and one resident ...

A 19-year-old Rockford man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a McHenry County burglary during which he was interrupted by and shot at a homeowner.

The Rockford Township Highway Department maintains roughly 300 miles of roads, most of which are outside the city limits. With the anticipation of slick roads Wednesday night, crews spent the day ...

A federal judge in Rockford is asking the U.S. Sentencing Commission for harsher penalties for criminals who are in ...

Rockford Ald. Gina Meeks will face a challenge to her re-election plans by the first woman to become part of the Pipefitters ...

The weekend brings more Yeti Fest activities and a Charcuterie Crawl, along with fundraisers, live music, art exhibits and more to the Rockford area.

Both eastbound and westbound traffic on Whitman Street from Ridge Avenue to Winnebago Street in Rockford has been reduced to ...

All across Illinois, state historic sites are celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The Illinois Department of Natural ...

As Peoria experiences considerable development and economic growth, here’s a look back at the city’s roots and early days. See the historical photos.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) - Guilford runningback Izaias Primus is taking his talents to McKendree University. He battled through early injuries in his career to become a great player for the G-Vikes ...