The disaster-response exercise is a requirement from the Federal Aviation Administration and must be done every three years.

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.

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This will be Nazar’s first time competing with the United States in this tournament. Vlasic was selected for the second ...

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.

Former Rockford Fire Division Chief Matthew Knott plays a big role in keeping the NFL Draft safe in his current role as Green ...

Just days apart, traffic accidents in Freeport leave several families in mourning, and one man in serious condition.

Our streak of 70s will come to an end Friday, though we won't have to wait too long to see warm temperatures return.

Deputy Christina Musil of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and two Rockford-area K-9s will be honored at a state ...