The disaster-response exercise is a requirement from the Federal Aviation Administration and must be done every three years.

The Boone County Emergency Management Agency says the event will include search dogs, drones, ATVs and ground searchers.

"Elevated levels aren’t necessarily a cause for immediate concern, but it is something that you need to pay attention to." ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder 10AM - 3PM. Cloudy with highs around 60. Clearing skies and down to the upper 30’s tonight. Low 60’s tomorrow with sunny skies.

Illinois students struggling to get traditional college loans now have a new option to help with the costs of higher ...

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Illinois students struggling to get traditional college loans now have a new option to help with the costs of higher ...

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara praised collaboration between city leadership and local businesses and highlighted the growth ...

Illinois students struggling to get traditional college loans now have a new option to help with the costs of higher ...

Students at Constance Lane Elementary highlight what they learned during the last few weeks about different cultures from around the world at International night. Third grade teacher Amy Beaver said ...