Janesville man found guilty 6 years after attacking elderly woman
After a multiple-day trial, a Rock County jury finds a 52-year-old man guilty of a crime that took place six years ago.
2 charged after drive-by shootings in Machesney Park, Loves Park
A 20-year-old and a 17-year-old face charges after police receive multiple reports of shootings across Machesney Park and ...
OSF HealthCare expert explains why snow, cold can be dangerous for your heart
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Rockford Park District adjusts programs due to winter weather
Due to heavy snowfall on Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Rockford Park District is adjusting some programs and operations at its ...
Keep walkways clear of snow for vulnerable community
As several inches of snow hit the stateline Wednesday afternoon, local advocates express the danger even a little bit of snow ...
Rockford man charged in connection with 2023 fatal hit-and-run crash
Just before 10 p.m. July 23, 2023, Rockford police responded to the 3800 block of Broadway for reports of a man hit by a car.
FIRST ALERT: Multiple impactful snow chances expected across the stateline this week
Thursday will bring some relief from the snow as our skies will be clear and sunny. Even with the sunshine, highs will only ...
Former longtime Illinois legislative leader Michael Madigan is convicted in corruption trial
Jurors convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan 10 counts and acquitted him of seven, but could not reach a ...
Rockford bar staff help save DoorDash driver from Rock River
According to the division chief on scene, a DoorDash driver was picking up an order at Prairie Street Brewing Company when their vehicle slid down the boat launch. Staff at the craft brewery and ...
Machesney Park woman and her dog, Vanish, win Westminster Agility Championship
Vanish, a Border Collie, and her handler, Emily Klarman, are the overall winners of the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Masters ...
FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Winter Storm Warnings to the west and Winter Weather Advisories for majority of the viewing area
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Snow today that could be heavy at times. Highs in the middle 20’s with northeast winds 10 - 20 MPH.
Snow to end overnight, bitter chill to follow
Snow will let up by midnight, but not until after another inch or two is deposited. In the wake of the snow, winds will begin to blow with more vigor, sending temperatures into the single digits, and ...