Updated: 4:13 PM One of the soldiers killed during that helicopter attack was from Genoa.

Updated: 12:56 PM A Byron teenager is dead and two others hurt in a two car accident in Ogle County.

Updated: 12:57 PM A possible end to the Hononegah strike.

Updated: 5:47 PM It appears our recent spending binge has wound down a bit.

Updated: 5:43 PM She claimed her 7-year-old son had terminal cancer, but now it turns out she was lying.

Updated: 5:39 PM A Rockford man is arrested in connection with the murder of a 13-year-old West Middle School student.

Updated: 4:48 PM Not only do we need to protect our kids on the road, but at home as well, especially if you own a gun.

Updated: 4:41 PM We've heard of several lawsuits recently where consumers blame fast-food restaurants for their obesity, but a state lawmaker says no more.

Updated: 4:37 PM Parents at Washington School say they're fed up.

Updated: 1:14 PM In the early evening of Wednesday, October 29th 23 WIFR went to full power for the first time in almost 4 months, sending a signal through the brand new transmitter and up through the new tower.

Updated: 5:10 PM Tobacco sales to minors in Winnebago County are steadily slipping, thanks to efforts by the Winnebago County Health Department and the State of Illinois.

Updated: 4:23 PM Beloit police are searching for the suspect who shot and seriously injured a man Tuesday night. .

Updated: 4:15 PM In-home caregivers sign a new contract with the state that includes wage increases.

Updated: 4:06 PM It comes down to the wire for Winnebago County workers.

Updated: 4:32 PM Residents fight to keep a rural health clinic open and win a small victory.

Updated: 4:01 PM This is the third week teachers have been on strike.

Updated: 4:34 PM New poll released Tuesday.

Updated: 3:38 PM Dr. Marc Watzman, a Chicago pediatrician who also worked in Rockford, is found with thousands of images of child pornography on his computers..

Updated: 5:09 PM We will be testing our transmitters and transmission line on Tuesday October 28 and could possibly be on the air full power Tuesday late afternoon or Wednesday mid morning if all goes well.

Updated: 4:20 PM Parents and students say they will be out in front of the school protesting the strike until their kids are back in school. They are fed up that an agreement hasn't been reached. The parents say they now hope their voice will pressure both sides to at least get talking again.

Updated: 4:21 PM Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he may have found a way to save the state more than $90 million.

Updated: 4:01 PM The southern California wildfires are proving deadly and it's apparently because many people waited until the last minute to evacuate.

Updated: 3:59 PM The Burpee Museum secures more funding to showcase Jane the Dinosaur.

Updated: 12:39 PM Burpee gets $1 million for Jane exhibit.

Updated: 10:15 PM A young boy is shot taking a walk with friend's.