2026 marks the 55th year of Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days, a triumphant return after storms wrecked last year’s celebrations.

With this year’s Brat Days quickly approaching, event leaders say they took a hard look at their plans—so if severe weather ...

Rockford police search for a 29-year-old man accused of shooting at a driver and chasing after him with a gun.

A 16-year-old faces multiple charges following an investigation involving reckless driving and a stolen vehicle. Rockford ...

Both locations offer live entertainment as well as drive thru and walk up service and on-site seating. WIFR will join Alpine ...

Detectives work to find the driver involved in a deadly crash on U.S. Route 20 in Hampshire.

A 16-year-old faces multiple charges following an investigation involving reckless driving and a stolen vehicle.

Winnebago County Coroner’s Office responds to car crash in South Beloit ...

Divers had to free three school-aged children who drowned after their boat capsized during a sudden storm on Geneva Lake, ...

A Monroe Center man faces charges after he allegedly drew a sword in a disturbance Friday, Ogle County deputies said.

You’d be hard-pressed to find a pup filled with as much affection and energy as 1-year-old Sprecker. And we dare you not to ...

DAVIS JUNCTION, Ill. (WIFR) - The Village of Davis Junction reschedules its Independence Day fireworks show for Friday, July 10, after severe storms delayed the original celebration. Davis Junction ...