WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...

Unfortunately, gray skies are likely to persist for most, if not all of the day Thursday. That, combined with northeasterly winds and a hit or miss shower from time to time, will keep temperatures on ...

For the decade anniversary, survivors and community members gather to catch up, hug and share their story. “We’re a community that sticks together and takes care of each other,” says Deena Powell – ...

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s bracket to find “the coolest thing made in Illinois” has found its winner.

FORRESTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Forreston got things going early Wednesday afternoon, but it was Newman Central Catholic who controlled things in the third inning. The Cardinals took a 3-2 lead in the second ...

Since January, Students at Rockford University have prepared for their latest Spring performance, “The Prom”. A 33-year-old woman faces charges after deputies respond to a disorderly conduct call.

Wednesday’s decision came after House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and other republicans took legal action in January 2025 arguing the updated 2021 congressional maps were redrawn in favor of ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Since January, students at Rockford University have prepared for their latest spring performance: The Prom. Audiences can see The Prom at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10 to 12.

DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - Northern Illinois University (NIU) has officially named Jacey Brooks as its new head coach of the women ...

Nearly halfway through its 10-year Delivering for America plan the United States Postal Service upgrades facilities, vehicles ...

Overnight, rain will start to tapper off toward the east after midnight. Winds will start to calm in addition, allowing some ...

Four-time Super Bowl Champion and Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw will perform June 29 at Hard Rock Casino Rockford.