ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Investigators say the fire started in the wiring of the home, causing an estimated $30,000 of damage.

Beginning at 7 a.m. June 17, the intersection of N. Central and Kilburn avenues will be under stop sign control, and the ...

BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A transit bus catches fire while being hooked up to a tow truck, officials say. On June 16, Boone ...

There is some major heat ahead in our forecast for this weekend. A high pressure ridge system will drift overhead and will allow southerly winds to drive warm moist air across the region. Highs will ...

When crews arrived, they say heavy smoke was seen coming from the rear door and attic vents and most of the damage was in the garage. The four residents weren’t able to return to the home because of ...

The budget sent to Pritzker included a 5% pay raise for state lawmakers, to $98,304. State law sets the pay for legislators ...

In addition to festivities on June 15 and 16, Byron Dragway will also host the final day of competition and an awards ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Police arrest a 14-year-old following a rash of calls about vehicles being stolen or attempted thefts ...

The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office releases the names of two men found dead following a reported hostage situation in Polo.

A 20-year-old Rockford man faces nearly a dozen charges following an armed robbery and crash involving a stolen vehicle, ...