A male suspect is in police custody after investigators say he assaulted three people Thursday in downtown DeKalb. Around ...

Jim Anixter, a Chicago Cubs superfan known as The Pink Hat Guy, has died, according to his family. He died on Tuesday, June ...

Illinois State Police identify Dalewayne Turner, 38, of Plainfield, as the man whose severed arm was found in a lake. Police ...

Illinois State Police arrest two suspects as part of a death investigation after human remains were found in Lake Mattoon.

The Rockford Rivets are off to a 2-0 start to the second half of the season after a 13-10 comeback win against the Richmond ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A stroll across any of downtown Rockford’s bridges provides the typical experience: someone or something heads from one point to another. For Mitch Wessels, the Morgan Street ...

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - Illinois State Police investigates a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 20 outside Pecatonica. The crash happened shortly before noon July 2 at the intersection of U.S. 20 and ...

(WIFR) - Several communities across the stateline will celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday with fireworks, parades and festivals. Below is a list of events around the area. Please ...

Extreme heat creates dangerous conditions for anyone working outside, but firefighters face an added challenge when they put ...

A 31-year-old Rockford man is ordered to spend six and a half years in federal prison for selling heroin, fentanyl and cocaine in Beloit. Kendrick Payton admitted to distributing drugs in April.

The Freeport Rural Fire Protection District has increased its ambulance service rates for the first time in several years as it works to keep up with the rising cost of emergency medical services.

A Rockford woman learns how long she will be behind bars for home invasion. Linsey Blitch, 39, is sentenced to 9 years in prison after pleading guilty to home invasion. On Feb. 21, 2025, Blitch and ...