Following an attack this weekend at a religious gathering overseas, local faith leaders are reflecting on how moments like ...

During a city council meeting Monday, council members approved the appointment of Scott Fischer as the city’s new chief. His ...

A multi-jurisdictional investigation is underway after troopers found a driver dead inside a vehicle wanted in connection to ...

A man from Belvidere faces up to 120 years in prison for sexually assaulting a young child multiple times at different parks ...

While the holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, for many people, it can also bring sadness, ...

MARENGO, Ill. (WIFR) - A crash Monday morning in unincorporated Marengo sends two people to the hospital, first responders ...

With an increase in traffic crashes and impaired driving around the holiday season, Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists ...

American Red Cross volunteers have responded to two separate house fires in Rockford this past week. As temperatures drop, ...

Those who live in Rockton are asked to participate in an upcoming community workshop as the village develops its new ...

A generous donation shrinks Veterans Memorial Hall into a miniature replica to join other Forest City landmarks in the ...

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Rob Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, was in police custody Monday after deaths of the director-actor and his wife Michele.