SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it ...

The Wind Creek Casino could open their doors next week, pending final approval from the Illinois Gaming Board.

A 57-year-old Janesville man is convicted of sexually assaulting multiple children over the span of three decades.

STERLING, Ill. (WIFR) - A 17-year-old from Rock Falls faces multiple charges in connection with the shooting of a Pizza Ranch employee in Sterling. The unnamed teen boy is charged with attempted ...

(WIFR) - The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology recognizes those working to advance science, technology, ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The YWCA requests nominations for the Women of Achievement Awards to be presented at the Leader Luncheon XLV. The Leader Luncheon takes place March 3 at the Tebala Event Center ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Golden Eagles Women’s Soccer team is looking to go to their second straight national tournament.

ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - Titan Machinery Sales relocates from Lake Zurich to Roscoe and expands their facilities. Titan ...

The Stockton Blackhawks won the programs first ever Sectional Championship in a commanding 2-0 victory over the Galena ...

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - There wasn’t a rally led by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) or United Auto Worker (UAW) President ...

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FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - A 19-year-old Freeport man is arrested Thursday on gun charges less than a year after pleading guilty ...