Rockford political, legal experts weigh in on legality of President Trump’s executive orders
WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...
Stateline braces for incoming winter storm Wednesday
Winter Storm Warnings have been posted for our westernmost communities, while the vast majority of the region has been placed ...
Bloomington early childhood education program faces uncertainty surrounding future federal funding
WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...
Schools consider potential closures in the wake of extreme weather
A flurry of winter advisories and storm warnings hit the stateline Tuesday, prompting administrators to take a hard look at ...
Meta launches program to keep teens safe on the internet
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - February 11 is Safe Internet Day and Meta has a program that teaches middle school students to ...
Sangamon Co. Board approves $10M settlement with Sonya Massey’s family
According to a filing, the settlement was reached last week after mediation and discussions between the county and Massey’s estate.
Stateline businesses work to keep prices down for Valentine’s Day despite rising costs nationally
“Valentine’s Day prices tend to go up just a little bit. That’s typical for every holiday. That and Mother’s Day and such, but I haven’t seen a dramatic increase,” explained Aumann. Research also ...
Lawsuits with Trump administration stretching Illinois attorney general’s resources
Attorney General Kwame Raoul plans to ask lawmakers for additional funding to cover the cost of ongoing and future litigation ...
Coronado Theatre announces free performance of YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The world-tour of YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan comes to the Coronado at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25. YAMATO ...
FEMA offers tips ahead of possible winter weather threat
CHICAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - FEMA recommends residents prepare for possible snowfall and cold temperatures early. In case of severe ...
Protestors condemn Trump, Musk ‘coup’ in protest at Rep. Darin LaHood’s office
LaHood’s team didn’t respond to WIFR for comment on Tuesday. While protestors assembled outside his office, Musk and Trump defended their recent decisions as “crucial” in the Oval Office. “The people ...