Sorensen stresses Congress holds the “power of the purse” – i.e., controlling government spending. By attempting to freeze ...

House Republicans have filed a lawsuit with the Illinois Supreme Court challenging the state’s 2021 legislative redistricting ...

Shopping in downtown Freeport will soon change, as stores will begin their transformation for an art festival with a tasty ...

Residents met with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to discuss the acquisition of 88 flood-prone structures and 39 ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Comedian and actor Kevin Hart will make a stop in the Forest City this summer during his “Acting My ...

A sweeping White House order to freeze federal grants and allocations reflects a theory of presidential power that Donald ...

Legislation introduced by Illinois Senate Republicans looks to require local authorities to work with U.S. Immigration and ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Wind Advisories until 6P.M. Expect southwest winds 25 - 35 MPH gusting to 45 to 55 MPH. Highs will ...

A 23-year-old man will spend time in prison after pleading guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

The grand opening of Rockford Community Bank took place Jan. 28 at 7005 N. Perryville Road. Machesney Park and Loves Park ...

The conversation around on-the-job firefighting hazards deepens as health experts link exposure to carcinogens to the ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Students present their pizza creations to a panel of judges for the Future Top Chef Competition.