We anticipate tranquil weather to start the week across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Today, partly to mostly ...

Tonight, isolated thunderstorms and showers are possible, mainly in the southern parts of the viewing area. Any precipitation ...

Thunderstorms are moving across Northern Illinois this Independence Day, bringing a heightened risk of locally damaging winds ...

Hot and humid conditions persist today, with heat indices reaching very uncomfortable levels in many areas. We anticipate partly cloudy skies this morning before thunderstorms become likely this ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — The City of Rockford is hosting its annual Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, with events running from 7 a.m. through a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. The Jefferson ...

(WREX) — As the nation comes together to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, local communities across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are ...

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WREX) — A former Elgin, Ill. police sergeant, a Durand native, was sentenced to seven years in prison for beating and strangling his then-girlfriend during a fight at his home. Robert ...

Make sure to have a safe and happy Fourth of July! Stay weather aware with some more showers and storms in the forecast. Most of the morning will be dry, however some showers and possibly a few storms ...

ROCKTON, Ill. (WREX) — A line of severe thunderstorms moved through northern Winnebago County Friday, causing thousands to lose power and significant tree damage. As of 9 p.m. Friday, Rock Energy ...

FREEPORT, Ill. (WREX) — Two Freeport women face felony charges after an early Thursday morning drug bust. The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office carried out a search warrant at a home in the 500 block ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WREX) — The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office is reminding boaters to follow temporary restrictions on the Rock River during the Fourth of July weekend. A no wake restriction will be ...