Sydni Stoffregen

(WIFR) - After millions of Americans voted on November 5, thousands shared their opinions on what the biggest issues in the country are. Many say it's the economy.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Our veterans learn to care for physical wounds, but experts say it‘s the mental scars that affect them – even long after they've returned from war.

(WIFR) - Most of the branches of the U.S. Military report they've hit their recruitment goals this fiscal year, despite years of shortages.

(WIFR) - Helping families find care for their loved ones, U.S. News ranks nationwide nursing homes based on the quality-of-care patients and residents receive.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The race for the mayor's office takes a dramatic turn after one would-be candidate is removed from the running – and it could happen to another candidate.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The area of Forest Hills Road and Pleasant Valley Boulevard sees an alarming number of fatal accidents every year, including the tragedy that took the life of a two-year-old Wednesday evening.

DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - Hundreds of Northern Illinois University staff and students demand the administration lift a ban on student recruitment for the Master of Fine Arts in Acting program.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A nursing program from the University of Illinois Chicago gives Rockford students the opportunity to become a registered nurse, no matter what they have their degree in.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Midwest Reproductive Health opens its doors at 4236 Maray Dr., near the intersection of Alpine Road and East Street.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Healthcare shortages in rural communities are given a national platform on Rural Health Day, celebrated by the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Rockford