From March 1-31, 17 area restaurants will compete in Rockford’s second Vegan Chef Challenge, by featuring special plant-based menu items. Diners are encouraged to try the vegan options offered at the ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Aetna Better Health of Illinois provided free laundry to Rockford residents on Monday. The event was ...

We’ll close out February on a mild note Friday underneath sunshine’s return. Highs will reach 51° Friday, though a healthy breeze will offer at least a little bit of a chill to the air. Much cooler ...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - A Freeport High School teacher receives a special honor from the Illinois State Board of Education. Jena Kleindl was named the Early Career Educator of the Year. The award ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A last-minute withdrawal means a shakeup on the ballot for Rockford’s 6th Ward council race. Hours ...

Celebrating the Forest City’s long history of welcoming immigrants and their heritage, the Rockford Symphony Orchestra shares ...

Multiple online fundraisers have been created to support a Rockford family grieving the tragic loss of an 11-year-old girl.

Celebrating the Forest City’s long history of welcoming immigrants and their heritage, the Rockford Symphony Orchestra shares ...

February’s consolidated primary election is here, and county clerks prepare for what is expected to be a slow day.

Celebrating the Forest City’s long history of welcoming immigrants and their heritage, the Rockford Symphony Orchestra shares ...

An online fundraiser looks to support JMK Nippon Head Chef Takuji Sakiyama after he was hurt in a serious accident on Feb. 18 ...

A Lee County teen is sentenced to spend 40 years in prison Monday after he admitted to strangling his girlfriend last year.