The North Park Public Water District is set to flush water mains and test fire hydrants over the course of a week.

Waves of showers and thunderstorms are likely today. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and hail this morning. If ...

Nelson Brown of Rockford is charged with aggravated fleeing to elude, possession with intent to deliver cannabis and revoked driver’s license. Just after 10 p.m. April 1, Rockford police saw a vehicle ...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Incumbent Jodi Miller wins a third term as Mayor of Freeport, beating out Navy Veteran Joshua ...

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Incumbent Clint Morris secures a second term as Mayor of the City of Murals.

WIFR News Update at 10 ...

The summer program will begin with a kick-off party on May 31st. The library staff say their plan is to celebrate it with a DJ and a bouncy house, and to use Tuesday’s donation to prepare the party.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - 51 local businesses receive the grant to offset unemployment taxes from COVID-19 related closures. A video with previous coverage is attached to this article. The program has ...

Mayor Tom McNamara (D) wins his third term leading the City of Rockford – defeating a challenge by Derrick Kunz (I) in the ...

Currently the department has one ambulance for everyone living and working in the 15 square miles of their district.

Current station built in 1924 as a car and implement dealership. The fire protection district bought it in 1955. They have ...

Voters will have the chance to have their voices heard as they cast their ballot in Illinois’ consolidated election.