A longtime Rockford area lawmaker has died. Chuck Jefferson served in elected office for 24 years, beginning as a Winnebago ...

The AHL All-Star Classic coming to Rockford in 2026 is a big win for the local economy, according to city leaders.

The Pieces all fell into place for the Rockford IceHogs to host the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic Incoming first lady Melania ...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The Freeport Art Museum installed a new addition to the Freeport Arts Plaza on Monday. The Gateway ...

Night - Cloudy with a 49% chance of precipitation. Winds WNW at 18 to 21 mph (29 to 33.8 kph). The overnight low will be -4 °F (-20 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 6 °F (-14.4 °C). Winds ...

For another year in a row, a Rockford school is on a mission to collect a Valentine's Day gift from all 50 states. Will you ...

Wildlife Prairie Park is like a zoo decided to ditch the cages and go au naturel. This 2,000-acre park is home to animals ...

Burgers have a special way of bringing people together—whether it’s a backyard grill-out or a spontaneous stop at a roadside ...

These 11 attractions in Illinois are filled with whimsical charm, ready to whisk you away to a fairytale world! Who says you ...

Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later. Founded in 1983, Jerhen-Warren Industries is a machinery manufacturer located in Rockford, Ill. The company s ...

A group that started with one individual, has expanded throughout the Rockford community into more than 4,000 women.

Rockford's Charles "Chuck" Jefferson was a Winnebago County Board member and served in the General Assembly for 13 years. He ...