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Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 10:22 PM CDT
|By Anthony Ferretti
Michael Isham found out he won the state’s first veteran of the year award in May, but he couldn’t celebrate because he had COVID. Now his friends and family make sure they give him a proper celebration.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 8:53 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Nearly 95% of the unofficial results voting in favor of the raise, Goral feels confident the outcome with be yes, because the issue doesn’t involve the city of Rockford.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 7:53 PM CDT
|By Ali Rasper
During his latest media availability, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara touched on a number of subjects including abortion rights.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 7:33 PM CDT
|By Ali Rasper
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates about one in 15 homes have elevated radon levels.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 4:09 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
For local law enforcement, safety is the first priority each holiday weekend.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 4:59 PM CDT
|By Stephanie Quirk
After a decade, abortion services may return to the Rockford area.
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Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 4:03 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
A group of pro-life activists organized by the Rockford Family Initiative have already started to picket outside a possible abortion services site.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 12:58 PM CDT
|By WIFR
33-year-old Maurice Simmons was shot and killed in October 2020. He was vice president of a youth organization in Rockford called The Wright Way.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 11:59 AM CDT
|By Gray News staff
A&M Farms of Georgia announced a voluntary recall of its whole Vidalia onions due to a possible listeria contamination.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 2:17 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The woman told police that after the person grabbed her purse, he jumped into a blue car with three others and took off.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:25 PM CDT
|By Conor Hollingsworth
Thursday, Nathan completed his journey home, lead by a procession of hundreds of vehicles travelling from O’Hare airport to Loves Park city hall.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Nearly four weeks ago, Rockford police received a call reporting a man with a gun at the Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 1:38 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
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Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Sharry Crenshaw, 68, of Rockford was last seen driving her vehicle on Monday evening in the 900 block of Montague Rd.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 3:47 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Staff and bi-partisan representatives will be working over the course of the next two weeks to review all necessary ballots.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 6:04 PM CDT
|By Kayleigh Randle
VOICES of Stephenson County provides help for survivors of both domestic and sexual abuse.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 4:23 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Flags will be lowered to half-staff from Thursday evening to sunset Sunday, July 3.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 2:40 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Property and sales tax holidays coupled with earned income tax rebate checks hope to ease the burden of inflation on Illinois residents.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:29 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
3 Kayakers were lost while floating down Killbuck Creek Thursday. Luckily, responders found them within 20 minutes.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 4:53 PM CDT
|By MARK SHERMAN
In a blow to the climate-change fight, the Supreme Court has limited the EPA’s regulation of carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 9:06 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Youth were making their own broom sticks, candles, and wearing capes while discovering real world skills.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 6:55 PM CDT
|By Mike Miletich
Illinois law enforcement agencies have a new tool to track guns used during crimes.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 10:31 PM CDT
|By Stephanie Quirk
GOP candidate for the 16th Congressional District, Darin LaHood, says the changes were the topic of discussion before the primary election.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Kayleigh Randle
Route 251 and Harlem Rd. begin construction on Thursday causing major traffic delays
Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 10:23 PM CDT
|By Anthony Ferretti
The pandemic created stress for both kids and parents so health experts say summer is an ideal time for kids to learn mindfulness techniques.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 9:43 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Governor Pritzker signed a legislation to increase access to healthy foods in schools
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Conor Hollingsworth
Stovall has been with the department since 2014, most recently serving as deputy chief.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 5:39 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
R&B star R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his superstardom to subject young fans — some just children — to systematic sexual abuse.