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Updated: 12 hours ago
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The interchange was shut down for nearly 6 hours while crews worked to clean up the crash.
Updated: 12 hours ago
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The shooting happened just before midnight on Monday, Dec. 5.
Updated: 16 hours ago
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Village leaders say they're proud to support area nonprofits.
Updated: 14 hours ago
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An increase of new construction brings more options to residents.
Updated: 13 hours ago
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Rockford's Northern Illinois Food Bank received up to $5,000 from U.S. Cellular
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By WIFR Newsroom
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band trades on a mix of reimagined classics and compelling newer works.
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Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Annamarie Schutt
One way you can give back this holiday season is by choosing a senior in the community to buy a gift for.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 3:14 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
23 News will be live starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday showing viewers how to help support this great cause!
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 8:18 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom and Conor Hollingsworth
This means what was once a bipartisan partnership for more than a decade is now controlled by a team of two Republicans, who sweep the majority of votes for chairperson positions in the first meeting since the midterm elections.
Updated: 15 hours ago
|By Gray News staff
Television and film star Kirstie Alley died of colon cancer which had only recently been diagnosed, her manager confirmed to several news outlets.
Updated: 12 hours ago
|By The Associated Press
Donald Trump’s company has been found guilty of tax fraud in a scheme hatched by top executives.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 8:22 PM CST
|By Mike Garrigan
Kristie Alley, Emmy winning 'Cheers' star dies at 71
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Police say a 6-year-old boy found the gun inside the home.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 4:54 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Rockford man faces at least four enhanced class X felonies after the drug bust.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 7:09 PM CST
|By Kayleigh Randle
Several organizations across the region seek toy donations to help families in need enjoy some holiday cheer.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 3:58 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Two recent shootings involving unattended firearms spark vigilance on safe gun storage.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 2:06 PM CST
|By The Associated Press
According to police, autopsies show the victims all died from “sharp force injuries” in the home about 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 12:21 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
The man is a previously registered sex offender on parole for attempted predatory criminal sexual assault.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 10:05 AM CST
|By The Associated Press
Pfizer and its partner BioNTech said Monday that may help prevent severe illness and hospitalization from COVID-19 in little kids, at a time when children’s hospitals already are packed with youngsters hit by other respiratory illnesses.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 6:01 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
The tree symbolizes 260 Illinois Gold Star Service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 10:57 PM CST
|By Kayleigh Randle
From digging around in the yard to losing a lung in the matter of weeks, one family is fighting to save their furry family member.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 8:27 AM CST
|By Aaron Wilson
Cloudy and a touch Warmer
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 7:47 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Santa Claus made his flight to Rockford early this year for the Toys for Tots event, but instead of his sleigh, he came by plane.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 8:26 PM CST
|By Stephanie Quirk
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train returns to the rails for its 24th annual cross-continent trip.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 9:09 PM CST
|By Mike Garrigan
Four members were killed by Darrell Brooks who drove through the crowd of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 8:42 PM CST
|By Mike Garrigan
Hot cocoa crawl concludes a busy and festive weekend in Downtown Rockton.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 5:39 PM CST
|By WIFR NEWSROOM
Bicyclist who was killed in a fatal crash Wednesday has been identified.