County and health officials gathered Monday at the Discovery Center Museum to announce a new initiative to help Winnebago ...

The Stateline saw its warmest temperatures of 2025 to date Monday, and the warmth is far from finished. However, in contrast ...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - A Freeport man accused of a number of charges is in the Stephenson County jail, police say. Demetrius ...

Health experts raise awareness about strokes, highlighting the importance of spotting signs and symptoms right away.

Illinois lawmakers weigh legislation that would put mobile panic buttons in schools and hospitals. If passed, it would become ...

Illinois Representative Maurice West (D-67) steps in the Rock River Valley Blood Center on Monday to discuss his bill (HB 1179) and raise awareness on the importance of passing such bills to “save ...

One family member isn’t present: Shaquille Zackery, who would’ve celebrated his 30th birthday on May 12. Still, a celebration of his life returns each year following his unsolved murder on Rockford’s ...

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Hononegah beat Freeport 11-3 Monday to make it a two-way tie for first in the NIC-10 between the Indians and Pretzels. Freeport set the tone for the game as they scored three ...

Mike Garrigan talks with WIFR White House Correspondent Jon Decker about the latest news making the political headlines. Illinois lawmakers weigh legislation that would put mobile panic buttons in ...

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Trenton Harshbarger officially committed to play football at North Park Monday. The senior defensive end plans to major in education or athletic training at the Division III ...

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Belvidere North Blue Thunder recorded its seventh shutout in the last ten games with a win over conference rival Harlem Monday. The Huskies came into the game on a four-game ...

The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media around 1 p.m. May 12, saying Baileyville Road between German ...