The Service Above Self award is given to those in the area who give back to the community through volunteering.

A 20-year-old man is in custody after someone called police to say he was hiding in their yard, investigators say.

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Police are searching for the person responsible for shooting a man in the leg on Freeport’s south ...

Javius Catlin, 19, and three 16-year-old males from Rockford are charged with two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated unlawful used of a weapon ...

Javius Catlin, 19, and three 16-year-old males from Rockford are charged with two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated unlawful used of a weapon ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Officials say the fire was under control within 10 minutes. Just before midnight March 13, Rockford fire responded to a residence in the 900 block of 20th Street. Officials say ...

A blood drive with the Rock River Valley Blood Center honors the victims and survivors of the deadly stabbing on March 27, 2024.

Sunny with record warmth today as highs reach 80 degrees. Strong south southeast winds 25 - 30 MPH gusting to 45 MPH. Fire ...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The Senior Resource Center announces the monthly Lunch and Learn event, and holds the first meeting.

Shirland Middle School announces the release of a book written and illustrated by its math club: The Pi Day Pirates: A Math-Magical Adventure for Savvy Scallywags!

After more than an hour of heated discussions from among board members, the Winnebago County Board voted 12-9 in favor of this proposal Thursday night.