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

The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office names the woman that died after being hit by a vehicle while riding her bike.

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

A sewer back-up at the high school causes all students to have an early dismissal, and the p.m. Pre-K class to be cancelled.

A 54-year-old Rockford man convicted of hitting a bicyclist while driving under the influence faces several years behind bars ...

The Greater Freeport Partnership celebrates the beginning of fiber-optic internet service from Surf Internet with a ribbon ...

A 41-year-old man from the Village of Harmon is arrested and charged for allegedly uploading child pornography.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Two teens were charged after police allegedly found a loaded AR-15 during a traffic stop. A ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Two people are charged after police say meth and weapons were found in their car during a traffic ...

Most of the branches of the U.S. Military report they’ve hit their recruitment goals this fiscal year, despite years of ...

CHICAGO (WIFR) - The Chicago Blackhawks announced that defenseman Isaak Phillips has been assigned to the Rockford IceHogs ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Award-winning composer and Rockford native Jake Runestad receives his second Grammy nomination.