Zachary Payton, 24, was arrested in Winnebago County, Illinois for allegedly attempting to strangle a man to death, as well ...

Jermey Barfield, a convicted felon, was arrested after police pulled him over for speeding and found a pistol, cannabis, and ...

Four high school robotics teams from the stateline are competing in a three-on-three robotics competition against 29 other ...

Mark Henderson was chief meteorologist for WIFR TV in Rockford for 22 years. Henderson now enjoys his new venture, Mark ...

This is the first celebration of its kind, honoring the legacy of Rockford water and looking forward to the next 150 years.

While officials have praised efficiency of roundabouts, residents say they're anything but pleasant. And there's one reason ...

What: The performer July 31 is Harlan Jefferson, a versatile saxophonist, flutist, vocalist, composer and actor known for his ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Kinder camper hollers “Going through!” before darting into a jet of water. One at a time, more than ...

Two immigrant families in Rockford are trying to settle into life in a new country while immigration raid fears grow. WNIJ’s ...

ROCKFORD, IL — Over 200 people gathered July 17 at the City Market Pavilion to participate in the "Good Trouble Lives On" ...

Location: 8070 E. State St., Rockford; 1555 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford Why Ranked Here: Renowned for clean restrooms and ...