A man wanted out of Winnebago County for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child is arrested in Alabama, according to ...

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CrimeStoppers put out an alert Thursday that 48-year-old James Thomas Meyer was sought by law enforcement in Winnebago County ...

To celebrate nearly a year of fun in Rockford, Hard Rock unveils a new slot machine.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is set to hold a public meeting to discuss proposed improvements to IL-76 and ...

A $100,000 grant is awarded to Comprehensive Community Solutions, a local organization focused on workforce development.

BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Scott Yunk announces his plans to stay Boone County’s top cop. Yunk was first elected Boone ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse location in Rockford will close its doors later this year. The store, ...

While many Illinois cities rely on property taxes to fund public services, Loves Park takes a different approach relying on ...

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - An 8-year-old boy hosts his third annual lemonade stand to raise money for a good cause. Robby Johnson ...

Regional Superintendent Scott Bloomquist recently completed the prestigious National ESA Leadership Academy, a yearlong ...

The intersection at W. Stephenson Street and S. Park Boulevard is closed beginning August 7.