Hastings Lake is located in Lake Villa, Illinois, and is part of Lake County Forest Preserves. Covering 270 acres, Hasting Lake offers four miles of hiking trails through fields, wetlands, and ...

Downstate Illinois transit agencies call for increased state funding as budget shortfalls loom, echoing Chicagoland's ...

Discover the beauty of Illinois' national parks. Explore historic trails and sites that showcase the state's natural wonders.

A little more than a month ago, dozens of stateline residents revealed their favorite convenience store pizza. Now it’s time ...

More than 240 gathered in downtown Rockford for the 2024 Midwest Aerospace Conference featuring Gov. JB Pritzker, insiders ...

The fall season means pumpkins are being harvested at farms across the region. Illinois grows the most pumpkins in the United ...

The weekend brings Killers of Kill Tony, The Awakening Tour and Fall on the Farm, along with fundraisers, live music, Halloween activities and more to the Rockford area. What: Grab a costume and ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) -The Rockford Fire Department responded to a garage fire at 4520 Trevor Circle on Sunday night that ...

Night - Clear. Winds SSE at 4 to 8 mph (6.4 to 12.9 kph). The overnight low will be 40 °F (4.4 °C). Sunny with a high of 74 °F (23.3 °C). Winds variable at 4 to 10 mph (6.4 to 16.1 kph). Sunny ...

Night - Clear. Winds SSE at 6 mph (9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 41 °F (5 °C). Sunny with a high of 74 °F (23.3 °C). Winds variable at 6 to 16 mph (9.7 to 25.7 kph). Sunny today with a ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - International Paper’s layoffs and closures have hit the Rockford container plant. By December 18, ...