Rockford Police arrested Brian Murphy, 52, for allegedly attacking and strangling a woman. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in almost every racial and ethnic group in the United States.

If you saw strange lights in the sky over northern Illinois on Tuesday night, you’re not alone. Rockford, Illinois resident Steve Heilmeyer was among those who saw

Sorensen stresses Congress holds the “power of the purse” – i.e., controlling government spending. By attempting to freeze federal funds, he asserts “the executive branch [is] taking too much power, taking all of the power away from Congress to be able to decide what’s best for our communities.”

Democrat Ali Abuihmoud will challenge Ald. Mark Bonne, D-14, in the Feb. 25 primary for Rockford City Council.

Winnebago County Gary Caruana says he will continue following state law when it comes to detaining undocumented migrants. But, he says because of the Illinois Trust Act, there is only one so much his deputies can do.

Pawn shop owners charged A family that owns several pawn shops throughout Central Illinois is being charged by the Illinois Attorney General for allegedly running an organized retail crime enterprise.

If you're gearing up for a Super Bowl party in February, there's one finger food you must have at your get together this year.

More and more Illinois colleges and universities are offering full tuition scholarships. “The Huskie Pledge,” “The Rockford Promise,” “The Illinois Commitment” -- everyone’s got one now. But as nice as zero tuition sounds,

Results from the National Assessment for Educational Progress reading test shows 8th graders in Illinois out preformed national averages.

Rockford 'hottest' housing market An Illinois city has been named the hottest housing market in the country. According to Realtor.com, Rockford ranked No. 1 on the list in December. In Rockford ...

December unemployment rates varied across Illinois metros, with job growth in some areas and decreases in others.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Two cats are missing after a house fire Thursday afternoon on Rockford’s east side. District Chief Joe Montavon says firefighters arrived at the home in the 3900 block of Guilford Road within five minutes of the call. Crews were able to get control of the fire within about 20 minutes.