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Tourism officials say the industry is slowing down in Illinois and the effects of tariffs could be even more damaging.
In a letter May 2 to Winnebago County Board Chairman Joe Chiarelli and other board members, Democrat Jaime Salgado officially ...
Deputies say just before 7 p.m. May 2, they were called out to an ATV crash in the 13000 block of W. Canada Road.
Just after 11 p.m. May 3, police received a report of two gunshots in the 1200 block of S. Oak Avenue. When they arrived, ...
Freeport police say they believe Evans sexually abused a minor under the age of 17. Evans has been held in the Stephenson ...
CHICAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - The annual Lung Cancer Action Week and Turquoise Takeover celebration takes place May 5-11. Buildings ...
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Mostly cloudy with areas of light drizzle. Highs in the low 60’s. Beautiful for the rest of the week with sunshine and highs for the most part in the 70’s. Mother’s day weekend ...
Formed in 2006, The Boxmasters are known for their 1960s rock and roll sound. Listeners can hear obvious odes to bands like the Beatles, Byrds and Beach Boys. Other influences on the band include Kris ...
Rockford Promise holds its third annual “Promising Futures” event at the Coronado Theater, introducing the new class of 2025 ...
Dozens assembled against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Alice Alfredson, resident of Peterson Meadows, ...
It’s been 81 years, and the stories continue to be shared. On Sunday, Margo Jakobs was the speaker at the Midway Village ...
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A fleet of honks, middle fingers, cheers and expletives leave passing cars on East State Street.