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The Senate is expected to vote on two bills aimed at reining in the cost of prescription drugs. The Prescription Drug ...

But legislators have also been making changes. In January, an Illinois law went into effect forbidding credit bureaus from factoring in medical debt in credit reports and scores. That follows a policy ...

With summer just days away, a fresh crop of fruits and vegetables will soon pop up all over the stateline. That means it’s ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A towing crew could be seen Friday afternoon working to pull a vehicle from the Rock River. The crew ...

There is a substantial pattern shift after Tuesday afternoon. A low pressure system will provide some storm chances Tuesday ...

Jared Nightingale is back in Rockford, this time as head coach, after leading the South Carolina Stingrays to one of the best seasons in ECHL history. He’s no stranger to the Blackhawks organization.

The Illinois Commerce Commission offers tips to keep energy costs down during the summer.

The event raises awareness for the YouthBuild program and acts as a fundraiser to help send the students on their senior trip ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford restaurant and bar puts together a night of games, drinks and canine fun. Ernie’s Midtown ...

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - It was a loud night of boys volleyball at Harlem as the Huskies and Indians went toe-to-toe in ...

Rockford Art Museum is throwing it back to the 1990s with its new exhibition. Around 15 volunteers from Lifescape work with Home Depot to plant garden boxes for older adults in need. From aerospace to ...