New parents Peter and Kelsey B. hold their newborn twins, Jack and Vern. The boys were born just before 2 a.m. on Jan. 1 and ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The final day for families to enjoy the Polar Playground in Discovery Town is Jan. 5. The event has ...

Nearly two dozen Stateline fire departments respond to the scene of a large barn fire that left three horses and one pony ...

BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Guillermo Bonilla Cabral, 20, is identified as the victim killed in a hit-and-run crash December ...

On Jan. 1, the KNIB locations at 8409 N. Second Street in Machesney Park and 4665 Hydraulic Road in Rockford will be closed.

Charity organization Miss Carly’s has ceased operations, according to officials with the city of Rockford.

(CNN) – “Sports Illustrated” has named Simone Biles as its Sportsperson of the Year. In 2024, Biles retook the crown as the world’s greatest active gymnast. She became the most decorated gymnast of ...

(WIFR) - Loves Park mayor Greg Jury says 2025 will be the year for businesses to grow across town. After years of working to ...

ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - According to police, the two people were found in the home by a family member. Around 10:30 a.m. Jan. 1 ...

A 51-year-old man is charged after police say they found a stolen gun and cannabis in his car during a traffic stop.

Rockford’s high school seniors can apply for the Rockford Promise scholarship to Rockford University, Rock Valley College or Northern Illinois University. The scholarship covers all tuition and fees ...

We're about to enter the coldest stretch of weather we've seen here since last January, though snow chances aren't a slam dunk.