WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...

(WIFR) - A threat of severe winter weather across the Rockford region causes many cities to declare snow emergencies. Beloit, ...

Attorney General Kwame Raoul plans to ask lawmakers for additional funding to cover the cost of ongoing and future litigation ...

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would continue downsizing the federal workforce. He wants strict limits on hiring, with agencies only adding one new employee for every four ...

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will bring their classics to Rockford’s newest stage as part of their The Last Encores tour.

The Freeport Police Department responded to an alert of shots fired in the 800 block of S. Blackhawk Ave at 4:10 p.m. on February 10.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that pedestrian deaths have increased by more than 80% in the past 15 years, almost entirely occurring after dark on city roads.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The world-tour of YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan comes to the Coronado at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25. YAMATO ...

CHICAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - FEMA recommends residents prepare for possible snowfall and cold temperatures early. In case of severe ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A few flurries Tuesday morning then limited sunshine later with highs in the middle 20’s. Middle ...

During Monday’s Oval Office pardon, Trump rejected the idea he would assign Blagojevich as ambassador to Serbia (a growing consideration according to Politco ). Still, he noted an openness to the ...

WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...