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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - With summer around the corner, many children will take the opportunity to ride their bikes. Experts ...

This is the 16th year the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office has hosted this ‘Ethics 101 for Prosecutors’ Conference. In addition to ethics seminars, attendees also learned about resources for ...

Roberta “Lynn” Mohamed started at Rock Valley College for the first time in 1975. For the last 50 years, she has had an on-and-off relationship with the school. In those years, she started a family ...

Winnebago County deputies responded to a report of “unauthorized individuals on private property” outside the office.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Friday marked the official start of the 2025 Rockford City Market which welcomed 55 local vendors, 18 of those are new to the weekly summer event.

In the U.S., the average age for menopause is 52, but it is essential to continue routines that prioritize mental and ...

In the U.S., the average age for menopause is 52, but it is essential to continue routines that prioritize mental and ...

Freeport police responded to the 1200 block of S. Galena Ave. for a Sound Thinking alert of one gunshot fired.

Man has it been windy today! These southwesterly winds have been gusting close to 40 mph and that will continue through the rest of the evening. A cold front is making it’s way across the region ...

The U.S. Postal Service releases three stamp designs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine ...