The celebration takes place June 14-15 at Heritage Museum Park, featuring local talent, businesses and community awards.

Rockford police investigate a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in the city’s downtown area.

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara addresses reports of ICE activity in the city Thursday, following concerns shared on social media.

ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Old Settlers Days is set to bring a weekend full of music and festivities to Settlers Park. The festival takes place June 12-15 at 200 Hawick Street in Rockton, featuring 13 ...

WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports highlights. A woman's death inspires some to advocate for new stop signs at ...

The public is invited to bring their cars to Cruise Nights, with the first 50 cars to arrive receiving a prize.

The Executive Director of the Rockford Public Library announces her retirement after holding the position for 11 years.

Around 4:30 p.m. June 11, Boone County Fire Protection District #2 responded to a crash at the intersection of Caledonia and ...

Though he wrote “both sides are to blame” for the nation’s immigration issues, Pritzker wrote “some border state governors ...

The Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce hopes to embrace growth opportunities while tackling the Forest City’s most pressing ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - According to the United States Census Bureau, more than 23,000 adults living in Rockford lack a high ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The NIC-10 Conference has released its All-Conference teams for the 2025 Spring sports season, ...