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

Thousands of athletes from across the Midwest will take over the fields for not one, but two major sports tournaments.

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Friday was the first day of the event. It runs through Sunday at the UW Health Sports Factory in downtown Rockford.

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

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