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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

Multiple players from the Hononegah defense take this week’s Play of the Week honor. The Boylan Titans had first and goal from the Indians’ one-yard line, but Hononegah was able to slam the door.

Winnebago County officials address concerns over voter fraud, vote tampering, voting machine accuracy and more.

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

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

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

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