Rockford’s 6th Ward residents had the chance to express their concerns to Alderwoman Aprel Prunty inside Doughboy Donuts on ...

Volunteers along with Stroll on State organizers helped take down Christmas decorations and looked forward to a fresh start.

Fallen Rockford Police Officer Jamie Cox was honored at an annual blood drive on Saturday.

The girls basketball talent pool is loaded across the state, with 6-foot Belleville sophomore guard Sydney Savoury the No. 1 ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A fire engulfs a vacant residence this morning, resulting in the fire department tearing it down.

Rockford’s Flinn Middle School is hosting the Regional Silver Gloves Tournament this weekend. Champions from five states are competing-fighters from Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas along with ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a small transaction on Sunday, sending Matteo Pietroniro of the Toronto Marlies to Chicago's ...

A fire in Rockford's midtown district has led to a residential building being destroyed.

The Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens proved to be a big mental boost, but they also learned that ...

Free Press sports writer Mick McCabe ranks Michigan high school boys basketball teams for the week of Jan. 5 of the 2024-25 ...

The Chicago Bulls plan to retire Derrick Rose’s jersey next season. The team says president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf informed the Chicago product and former MVP in person on Saturday that his No. 1 ...