Those with worn or dilapidated flags in Winnebago County will have a chance to retire them properly during Flag Week.

After 32 years, Rockford Fire Chief Michele Pankow will be changing uniforms soon. Pankow, who's led the department since ...

"The heartbeat of Pride Month lies not just in celebration but also in honoring the legacies that made such joy possible," ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Plans to use the Rock River to generate electricity for homes in the area gets a power boost. Nearly $1 million in state funding is on the way to Rockford-area companies. The ...

Among those honored at Thursday's ceremony was Rockford Police Officer Jonathan ... can serve as a public reminder of our gratitude and a symbol of the sincere reverence we hold them in." ...

The four-day festival, which has been held for over 50 years, is expected to attract more than 50,000 people this year.

Rockford has been ranked at number 18 on U.S. News and World Report's list of the "Best Places to Live in Illinois in 2025-26 ...

"Our job every day is to have fun. Their job every day is to serve and protect," Geno Iafrate, President of Hard Rock Casino Rockford, said. "And thank you for being here." The Hard Rock Casino ...