The Rockford teen is charged with vehicle theft, possession of a stolen vehicle, aggravated fleeing to elude and resisting ...

The robbery happened around 3 p.m. May 27 at the United States Post Office at 1140 Broadway, according to Rockford police. Investigators report a suspect came into the post office, showed a handgun ...

Freeport police believe speeding to be a factor in a crash July 4 that killed an 18-year-old and sent a child to the hospital ...

City Council approves the bids and engineering contracts needed for the Westward Water Main Expansion to continue.

Police say they tried to pull the vehicle over for reckless driving when the man drove away, later losing control and ...

A man faces several domestic violence charges after Rock County sheriff’s deputies were called to a motel in Janesville.

STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - The Vehicle Impound Ordinance of Stephenson County will be enforced beginning July 9. The ...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - FHN asks residents to complete a survey to identify and address health needs within the community.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Mostly cloudy today with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs to top out in the low 80’s.

A 45-year-old Rockford man is sentenced to spend more than three decades in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in 2018.

Following an 8-6 vote, the Council authorizes the Zoning Officer to file a “text amendment” removing the special use permit ...