Parent organizes petition switching neighborhood from Rockford Public Schools to Harlem
In a neighborhood beside AMC 14, that dream featured a $325,000 price tag – offering four beds, four baths and an orange ...
Group demonstrates for National Day of Protest outside Sen. Chesney’s office in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - About two dozen protesters gathered Monday outside Stewart Centre at 50 W. Douglas St. in downtown ...
Beloit College renovations to historied building unveiled
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No Kings on President's Day Protest | Capitol News Illinois
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FIRST ALERT: Dangerous cold to remain overnight, early Tuesday
But, the biggest story will remain just how dangerous the cold is to become later in the night and into early Tuesday morning ...
Republican hopefuls for Belvidere mayor prepare for consolidated primary election
Boone County’s upcoming consolidated primary election will feature an interesting matchup between one fairly fresh face and ...
Republican mayoral hopefuls prepare for consolidated primary election
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Fire crews battle blaze on S. Main Street in Rockford
Around 2:45 p.m. Feb. 17, the Blackhawk New Milford Fire Protection District responded to a fire in the 5200 block of South ...
Public input wanted for Rockford-area water study
R1 says its one-question survey will be used to inform a study into water-related challenges, including water quality, a ...
FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Cold Weather Advisories for the viewing area
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A mix of sun and clouds today with temperatures topping out at about 7 above zero. Wind chills both ...
Alderpersons honor achievements of Rockford’s Black elected women
Rockford Alderpersons Gabrielle Torina (D-5) and Gina Meeks (D-12) host Legacy High Tea at the Rockford Public Library this Monday.
Second ‘50501’ protest held outside Illinois Capitol
A second protest was held outside the Illinois state capital today again, as part of the 50501 movement. This time, protest organizers staged a march, speeches, music, and a help desk for other ...