FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Numerous Showers & T-storms expected Today
Waves of showers and thunderstorms are likely today. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and hail this morning. If ...
‘This is a win for Rockford’: Mayor Tom McNamara secures third term
Mayor Tom McNamara (D) wins his third term leading the City of Rockford – defeating a challenge by Derrick Kunz (I) in the ...
Jodi Miller projected to win reelection as Mayor of Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - Incumbent Jodi Miller wins a third term as Mayor of Freeport, beating out Navy Veteran Joshua ...
Clint Morris projected to be reelected as Mayor of Belvidere
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Incumbent Clint Morris secures a second term as Mayor of the City of Murals.
Rockford Relief Grant awards nearly $190K to local businesses
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - 51 local businesses receive the grant to offset unemployment taxes from COVID-19 related closures. A video with previous coverage is attached to this article. The program has ...
Referendum approved for Mount Morris Fire to build new station
Current station built in 1924 as a car and implement dealership. The fire protection district bought it in 1955. They have ...
Voters deny tax increase for North Park Fire to add ambulance
Currently the department has one ambulance for everyone living and working in the 15 square miles of their district.
Incumbent Jodi Miller projected to win Freeport mayoral race
WIFR News Update at 10 ...
Northwest Bank of Rockford transitions to a division of Foresight Bank
Northwest Bank customers may see the name “Foresight Bank” listed on notices, bank statements and other documents starting May 1.
Lights, Camera, Bowl for FHN Foundation’s Striking Success event
Raising funds for FHN’s Pediatric Therapy Center, FHN Foundation is inviting community members to spend a night in Hollywood.
Election officials report slow start at Rockford-area polling sites
Early voting numbers in Rockford for the Consolidated General Election already exceed the total voter turnout for the ...