Stepping Stones of Rockford opens new group home for adults with serious mental health...
ROCKFORD — Stepping Stones of Rockford cut the ribbon on Tuesday on a new group home that will serve adults grappling with serious mental health issues. The 8,707 square-foot home at 1480 Stony Creek Way, which is at the corner of Stony Creek Way and Newburg Road, has 10 bedrooms, six bathrooms, a recreation space,...
Loves Park police to hold free presentation on how to avoid scams
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - As a way to help people from becoming victims of fraud, Loves Park police will hold a senior scam prevention presentation this week. The free session will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at Loves Park City Hall, Civic Center, 100 Heart Boulevard in Loves Park.
Rock County homicide suspect takes own life at Illinois rest area
Illinois State Police say a suspect in a Rock County homicide killed himself at an Illinois rest stop after being pursued by state troopers.
Beloit firefighters battle fires amid extremely cold temperatures
BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - Beloit firefighters battled two fires Sunday at homes amid bitterly cold conditions. The first fire was reported just before 10 a.m. on the 1100 block of Chapin Street, with flames found in the attic and smoke seen coming from the eaves of the home. BFD said...
Rockford approves largest capital improvement plan in city histotry
Rockford City Council on Monday approved a sweeping, five year, $385 million Capital Improvement Program (CIP), the largest infrastructure program the city has ever adopted.
Unwritten Winter Rules Every Rockford Resident Just Knows
They're not posted anywhere. Nobody sits down to explain them. You just... learn.
Woman dead, man injured in Harvard shooting
A woman is dead, and a man is injured in a shooting in Harvard on Saturday, according to police.
New chief appointed for South Beloit Fire Department
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WIFR) - The city of South Beloit takes a step toward hiring its next fire chief. During a city council meeting Monday, council members approved the appointment of Scott Fischer as the city’s new chief. His appointment passed by a vote of 4-0, according to Mayor Tom Fitzgerald.
Rockford City Council introduced a potential new senior center
The Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging proposed a partnership looking for funding support for a new senior center.
Dentist, vets group lauded for ‘service above self”
In 1971, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois created the Excalibur Award to recognize individuals who exemplify excellence in community service. In 1979, the Excelsior Award was created to recognize organizations that do the same. On Thursday, the latest individual and organization honored for exemplifying...
