If you saw strange lights in the sky over northern Illinois on Tuesday night, you’re not alone. Rockford, Illinois resident Steve Heilmeyer was among those who saw multiple bright lights in the night sky,

Michael Dean Jr., 32, also of Rockford, faces two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, two counts of unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon, possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. Dean is not in custody, but an arrest warrant is issued.

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said a federal funding pause ordered by President Donald Trump has placed needed assistance programs and jobs at risk.

Lawmakers in Springfield are aiming to lower prescription drug prices with the Prescription Drug Affordability Board Act.

Nardjay Johnson, 23, was arrested after police officers were called to a Rockford hospital on June 20th, 2024, to meet with the 9-year-old victim of a sexual assault.

Pawn shop owners charged A family that owns several pawn shops throughout Central Illinois is being charged by the Illinois Attorney General for allegedly running an organized retail crime enterprise.

Rockford, Illinois, is basking in the spotlight after Realtor.com named it the No. 1 hottest housing market in December. The city has unseated Manchester, New Hampshire, a longtime favorite that has held the top spot an impressive 31 times since the

If you're gearing up for a Super Bowl party in February, there's one finger food you must have at your get together this year.

They definitely surpassed every Asian restaurant in my ratings book.

More and more Illinois colleges and universities are offering full tuition scholarships. “The Huskie Pledge,” “The Rockford Promise,” “The Illinois Commitment” -- everyone’s got one now. But as nice as zero tuition sounds,

Results from the National Assessment for Educational Progress reading test shows 8th graders in Illinois out preformed national averages.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Regional Site Readiness Program helps the area prepare for future industrial use. $2.5 million is granted to the city for the development of Integrity Road and the installation of a watermain at the southeast corner of the IL-2 and US-20 Interchange site.