ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - 51 local businesses receive the grant to offset unemployment taxes from COVID-19 related closures. A video with previous coverage is attached to this article. The program has ...

Northwest Bank customers may see the name “Foresight Bank” listed on notices, bank statements and other documents starting May 1.

Waves of showers and thunderstorms are likely today. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and hail this morning. If ...

Raising funds for FHN’s Pediatric Therapy Center, FHN Foundation is inviting community members to spend a night in Hollywood.

The summer program will begin with a kick-off party on May 31st. The library staff say their plan is to celebrate it with a DJ and a bouncy house, and to use Tuesday’s donation to prepare the party.

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Incumbent Clint Morris secures a second term as Mayor of the City of Murals.

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Incumbent Jodi Miller wins a third term as Mayor of Freeport, beating out Navy Veteran Joshua ...

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Two incumbents are reelected to the Rockford Public Schools Board of Education. Nicole Bennett was first elected to represent subdistrict D on the board in 2023 and was ...

Currently the department has one ambulance for everyone living and working in the 15 square miles of their district.

This was one of the most crowded races on the ballot, with five candidates campaigning for three six-year terms.