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Experts say loneliness among older adults is a concern that effects their physical and mental well-being, and the holidays ...

A 34-year-old Rockford man is sentenced to 120 years in prison for the 2019 killing of a Rockford rapper.

As you trim the tree and deck the halls for the holidays, experts say there are a few important things to do to prevent fires ...

An investigation into the death of a 25-year-old Beloit woman is active and ongoing, according to the city’s police ...

(WIFR) - With the risk of catching respiratory illnesses such as the flu and increased activity of COVID-19, Illinoisans are ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A workshop hosted by Rockford Public Schools District 205, alongside CDW and Goggle, give area ...

Experts say loneliness among older adults is a concern that effects their physical and mental well-being, and the holidays ...

The Belvidere Bucs boys basketball team’s off to a 6-1 start after Wednesday night’s buzzer-beater win against Boylan.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Six years after a Rockford bank was robbed at gunpoint, the man responsible is sentenced. Bernard ...

Comfort Keepers puts a call out for people interested in becoming caregivers in the Rockford area. A 34-year-old Rockford man ...

We’ll keep the clouds around Friday with highs rising into the upper 20s. There is a chance for a few more flurries tomorrow ...