The building was deemed uninhabitable because of fire, smoke and water damage, leaving 16 residents displaced. One person was ...

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

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 ...

Walking and Bike Tours return to the River District for the 2025 season, with the first tour taking place June 19.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Humidity starts to rise today with highs around 90. There’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening with a marginal risk for severe storms.

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 ...

A resolution presented a month after the three members missed council accused them of attempting to “disrupt or impede” ...

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