Areas of fog to begin the day. Party sunny for the rest of the day with highs in the low 80’s. Slight chance for isolated showers and t-storms late this afternoon/evening. Mostly cloudy and down to ...

A months-long investigation results in the arrest of a 41-year-old man after a minor reported they were solicited for sex.

The city searches for a new City Administrator after Brian Brooks announces his plans to retire later this summer.

The YMCA of Rock River Valley receives grants during National Water Safety Month, allowing them to offer 140 free swim ...

On Thursday, May 15, construction on U.S. 20 in Winnebago County will begin from Pecatonica Road to Falconer Road near ...

The YMCA of Rock River Valley receives grants during National Water Safety Month, allowing them to offer 140 free swim ...

Byron broke things open in the third with a six run rally, featuring key hits from Nolan Brass and Dawson Criddle.

The League of Women Voters of Freeport held a presentation Tuesday for the community to learn more about Freeport School ...

BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) - The Byron community came out in full force Thursday to celebrate the grand reopening of the Joe Parks Athletic Complex. Crowds gathered near the main entrance to watch the ribbon ...

The Roscoe Gardening Club collaborates with the Rockton United Methodist Church to launch a community garden on their site at 102 W. Chapel in Rockton.

WIFR News at 6. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...

Animal supporters claim "steer tailing" is a cruel treatment of cattle. The Amazon Air Hub off Kishwaukee Road celebrates five years of development and service in the Forest City. Stateliners are ...