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First responders from around the region Friday participated in a full-scale disaster exercise.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Someone has listed Auburn High School for sale on eBay for $2,025. Listed in “used” condition, the 16 ...
In Illinois, DCFS contracts with community-based foster agencies in order to house and provide services for children in state ...
Standing outside the Bright Star Church amid a backdrop of supporters in her native Bronzeville neighborhood on Chicago’s ...
The Boone County Emergency Management Agency says the event will include search dogs, drones, ATVs and ground searchers.
"Elevated levels aren’t necessarily a cause for immediate concern, but it is something that you need to pay attention to." ...
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Drivers are asked to avoid the area of N. Second Street and Whitman due to a crash with injuries.
WIFR News at 5. An update of today's local and national news headlines along with your First Alert forecast and local sports ...
This will be Nazar’s first time competing with the United States in this tournament. Vlasic was selected for the second ...
ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WIFR) - A bat from Rock County was sent to the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene and tested positive for rabies. No human contact with the bat has been reported, but the deadly disease ...
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder 10AM - 3PM. Cloudy with highs around 60. Clearing skies and down to the upper 30’s tonight. Low 60’s tomorrow with sunny skies.