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

Clear skies, extremely dry air, and light winds will once again allow temperatures to fall to or slightly below freezing ...

On October 9, wheels manufacturer Accuride, Gunite’s owner, announced its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In a statement to WIFR, the ...

Shining a light on the beauty, triumphs, and steps the world needs to take to create a more inclusive world.

As the election clock winds down more than 184,000 Illinoisians slide their absentee ballots through the mail slot, breaking ...

WalletHub reports Illinois ranks within the top 20 most politically involved states, with 49.93% voter engagement.

HARVARD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Guilford Vikings stayed undefeated on Wednesday, beating Lakes in the Sectional Championship 38-12 ...

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Hill was found dead Oct. 15 at an apartment in Ashton. A 17-year-old is charged ...

Shining a light on the beauty, triumphs, and steps the world needs to take to create a more inclusive world.

(Gray News) - Former One Direction member Liam Payne has died. According to multiple reports, the 31-year-old singer died in ...

LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The 13th annual academy expo gives students from Rockford Public High Schools a feel for what career opportunities is out there for when they graduate. Ninth graders could ...

Welcome With Dignity hosts their second event to hear stories of migrants, immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.