With the work Lifescape has done Rockford is considered a dementia friendly city according to the Illinois Cognitive ...

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2024, an estimated 14,700 people were hurt by fireworks, more than ...

A bipartisan bill looks to get a better picture of the current state of weather monitoring systems across the country.

The garden includes a series of outdoor learning spaces in The Grove Nature Playscape at Severson Dells. Families are invited ...

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - The annual festival returns, bringing a weekend of fun for all ages. Belvidere Heritage Days takes ...

A rise in business scams has caused significant financial loss since 2022, according to the Better Business Bureau.

The annual festival returns, bringing a weekend of fun for all ages. A presentation from the Youth Services Network and the ...

(WIFR) - Several communities across the stateline will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, parades and festivals.

A presentation from the Youth Services Network and the Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Partly sunny with highs in the low 80’s. Low 60’s tonight and mostly clear. Upper 80’s tomorrow with ...

A presentation from the Youth Services Network and the Mayor’s Office of Domestic and Community Violence Prevention ...

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