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Still, Oteng-Bediako recognizes possible limits with the gardens, “Nobody’s really going to feed themselves year-round on a ...

Freeport police search for answers after two men are found dead Thursday at a home on the city’s east side.

BlackFest is described as a free citywide festival dedicated to celebrating Black culture and addressing urgent community ...

The Rockford Fire Department's annual 911 Run takes place June 7, raising money for local fire prevention and Camp I Am Me.

Students at Marshall Middle School celebrate a major win after taking home the top prize in a national science and technology ...

Marshall Middle School students win national science competition ...

A new measure would explicitly name addressing internet crimes against children as a core mission of Illinois State Police.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Partly cloudy with areas of smoke this evening. Lows in the low to middle 50’s. Upper 70’s tomorrow ...

Mental health stigmas for men are out of control making them less likely to seek help according to the Illinois Department of ...

Dixon police say the 25-year-old woman reported missing June 2 has been found safe.

The annual event raises awareness about domestic violence and addiction in Rockford and looks to remove the stigma for those ...