WIFR News at 6. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued a Red Forecast Air Pollution Action Day for Thursday, July 31, for the ...

A new Illinois law is scheduled to implement annual mental health screenings in public schools beginning during the 2027-28 ...

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A nearly $200,000 grant from the state of Illinois will go toward expanding services that ...

On July 27, Freeport Fire Department was called to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of W. Galena and N. Hardin ...

Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack last week, according to a Florida medical examiner’s report released ...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - A Freeport man is arrested after police say he had a loaded gun at his home. Maurice Williams, 46, is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and armed habitual ...

The free grand opening event for the Clarence Hicks Sports Complex is planned for 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, August 30, at 2004 Ogilby Road. According to the Rockford Park District, the grand opening had ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Alpine Kiwanis staff say donations flooded in from several states, including Michigan and California, after storms forced the organization to cancel its annual Brat Days ...

A call from Homeland Security last month frustrates Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara while others claim he dropped the ball on keeping the community informed.

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - To ensure the Freeport community has the right health care to address its needs, FHN wants your input ...

A Rockford-based organization gives community members in the Pretzel City the tools they need for a brighter future in the ...