With pressing workforce challenges in the U.S., a new program looks to get Rockford-area pharmacists into the field as soon ...

A new Illinois law is scheduled to implement annual mental health screenings in public schools beginning during the 2027-28 ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Alpine Kiwanis staff say donations flooded in from several states, including Michigan and California, ...

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WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A nearly $200,000 grant from the state of Illinois will go toward expanding services that ...

Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack last week, according to a Florida medical examiner’s report released ...

The Choraleers were one of five schools in the area to send an audition tape for the ‘Sing with Foreigner’ contest.

First responders called to reported workplace accident in Rockford . News. Pecatonica American Legion Post 197 celebrates 100th anniversary. Jul. 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM CDT ...

A lack of communication was "unacceptable" to Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, others claim he dropped the ball on keeping the community informed. With pressing workforce challenges in the U.S., a new ...

A call from Homeland Security last month frustrates Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara while others claim he dropped the ball on keeping the community informed.

A new Illinois law is scheduled to implement annual mental health screenings in public schools beginning during the 2027-28 school year. A Wisconsin doctor uses the power of social media to make her ...

With pressing workforce challenges in the U.S. a new program looks to get Rockford-area pharmacists into the field as soon as possible.