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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 ...

If you plan on spending time outside on Saturday, you’ll want to make sure you are putting on your sunscreen. Our UV index will be at a 9, meaning sunburns can happen in just 20 minutes. Make sure to ...

(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 ...

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 ...

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