October marks migration season for birds. After spending the summer in Canada, birds are on their way to warmer areas.

Deb Anderson, the director of nursing operations at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center says overcrowded emergency departments ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara announces his bid for re-election with an event at the Hard Rock Casino ...

Downtown Beloit’s newest entertainment venture is only about two months from opening, and now there are job openings that Henry Dorrbaker’s is looking to fill.

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - As part of an effort to teach the public about caring for natural lands, Oakdale Nature Preserve ...

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A partly cloudy sky is to take us through the first night of the month, though with diminishing winds and very dry air both ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Regional action was underway all over the state on Tuesday, with several Stateline golfers punching their tickets to Sectionals next week.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and doctors appeal to women to get regular mammograms, not ...

The AP survey reports that about half of registered voters have an unfavorable view of JD Vance, while 3 in 10 voters feel ...

A descendant of Italian immigrants, State Rep. Vella calls State Sen. Syverson’s comments a “political move” – something like ...

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