ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Vietnam War veteran from Rockford is dedicated to making sure no soldier’s sacrifice is forgotten. Nick Parnello was 20 years old when he enlisted in the U.S Army in 1967. In ...

SYCAMORE, Ill. (WIFR) - The Sycamore Spartans football head coach, Joe Ryan, will retire at the end of the 2025 season. This fall will be his 22nd season at the helm of the Spartans.

Dushawn C. Stallworth, 24, is sentenced to 65 years in prison for shooting and killing 21-year-old David Austin on October 29, 2022 at the Auburn Manor apartment complex.

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The Village of Machesney Park announces the return of its Telecom Tax Rebate Program for ...

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

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

BRYON, Ill. (WIFR) - A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday celebrates the new mural, “Community and Connection.” The ceremony took ...

Trajectory Energy Partners presents a donation to the Natural Land Institute to support agricultural conservation easements.

Mountain bike enthusiasts get a unique two-for-one event this weekend.

Daniel J. Olson is named the new Executive Director of the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County.

Pearson Plumbing, HVAC and Pest Control says location, proximity to water and weather play a role in which pests may be ...