ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One of the four suspects arrested for the killing of Chase Higgins in 2024 pleads guilty on Tuesday. Jason Bryant, 30, of Rockford, pled guilty to first degree murder and is ...

A total of $427,631.17 in state funding is distributed to 34 businesses in the region in the fifth and final round of the Restaurant Relief Grant Program. This final round brings the sum of money ...

Through the end of March, the Rockford Police Department will accept applications for entry-level police officers.

There is no threat to the public after multiple people were exposed to chemicals Tuesday at the Byron Nuclear Plant. Emergency crews were called to the plant for reports of people with chemical ...

A program that started in Boone County in 2019 now has a dedicated facility, allowing it to expand its outreach and recovery support services for residents.

The Rockford IceHogs are honoring the city’s hockey past with a new specialty jersey inspired by the former Rockford Icemen. The sweaters will be worn on April 4 when the IceHogs host the Iowa Wild, ...

The first possible round of storms could develop from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. as some convection can overcome our atmospheric cap. This round has somewhat of a lower chance of developing given the lower ...

Multiple ambulances are called to the Byron Nuclear Plant for reports of chemical exposure. Just before 5:45 p.m., emergency crews arrived at the plant. Initial reports say at least half a dozen ...

Woman dies in hospital after Somonauk kitchen fire ...

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A community book drive looks to get books in the hands of kids as a way to improve early literacy and recognize National Reading Month. The Books for Brighter Futures drive ...

ComEd reminds customers that when it responds to power outages caused by storms, it prioritizes restoring power to critical facilities like hospitals, police and fire stations and ...