ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It’s a brush with greatness for one Rockford painter. Nancie King Mertz was recently awarded ‘Best ...

This was happening about a decade ago, so we decided to bring it back, add a little flavor to it and no other better place ...

More than 1300 athletes from Illinois and Indiana competed at Auburn High School for a spot in the national competition.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Black and Jones Attorneys at Law announce a scholarship fund for local students. The scholarship ...

A nationwide bus tour against President Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ made a stop at Levings Park Saturday.

Think Big Minority Business Accelerator launches new location in northwest Rockford ...

It's not every day a wedding party includes 14 flower girls and ring bearers — or an entire third-grade class. But as one ...

It's not every day a wedding party includes 14 flower girls and ring bearers — or an entire third-grade class. But as one ...

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 14,700 people were hurt in 2024 due to fireworks. WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First ...

Serenity Hospice and Home holds the butterfly release for families and friends to remember their loves one who have passed on ...

DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - Pack the Truck for the Community collects food and supplies to support families in the area this summer. Items can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to noon June 28 at CENTURY 21 Circle ...