With homelessness increasing in Illinois, a coalition of shelter providers and advocates is calling for a $100 ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Multiple fire departments are on the scene after a fire broke out early Tuesday morning at Neblock, ...

60,000 people attended Stroll on State Nov. 30, 2024, according to GoRockford. This year’s event included many firsts, ...

The flames in California have decimated nearly 30,000 structures, including the home of Rockton native Lucas Passmore.

After a dusting to half inch of snow early this morning we go on to see clearing skies and highs anywhere from the teens to single digits. Feel like numbers will drop below zero. Clear tonight and ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Cars glide past as families collect their kids off Parkview Avenue and Birchwood Drive in Rockford.

Community members and lawmakers mourn the death of former 67th District Representative Charles “Chuck” Jefferson of Rockford.

Families argue drivers fly by while students wait off the road for their school bus.

Don’t get too used to the warmer temperatures, as their stay here is to be extremely brief. Temperatures will revert back to ...

The WIFR team is participating in the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois!

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Gary Carlson, a longtime photojournalist for the Rockford region, has died at the age of 86. Carlson ...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The Freeport Art Museum installed a new addition to the Freeport Arts Plaza on Monday. The Gateway ...