Rockford City Council committee rejects $400k in cannabis funds for youth violence prevention program
ROCKFORD — A City Council committee on Monday rejected a proposal to provide $400,000 in support for a nonprofit’s youth development and violence prevention program. Aldermen against the proposal had raised issue with the amount and whether it was the best use of the city’s cannabis tax revenue.
Yes, Those Are Fireworks You’re Hearing Around Rockford
If you've already started hearing random booms across Rockford at night, better get used to it because it's only the beginning.
Fire damages Rockford plating business
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A fire caused significant damage to a Rockford business late Monday night. The fire broke out at J & M Plating in the 4500 block of Kishwaukee Street just after 10:15 p.m., according to Rockford Fire. Firefighters arrived to find flames burning inside an exhaust stack...
Auto repair work sparks garage fire in Rock County, requires 6,000 gallons of water...
Firefighters in Fulton, Wisconsin, say it took an estimated 6,000 gallons of water to extinguish a garage fire caused by auto repair work the owner was conducting.
Rock County fixes jail roof leaks, addresses two other projects
JANESVILLE – Rock County is working through a handful of unresolved projects at its new jail after workers capped off one emergency fix — a roof leak that officials say came after maintenance work in March, but didn't start to manifest itself until after historic rainstorms in April. The jail was a $96 million, 200,000
Pecatonica Fire responds to rollover crash on U.S. 20, driver uninjured
The Pecatonica Fire Department responded to a vehicle rollover Monday afternoon.
Freeport Public Library hosts summer tie-dye event
The Freeport Public Library is hosting a tie-dye event June 23 for everyone interested in a creative summer activity. The event will run from noon to 6 p.m. in the library's Youth Program Room, according to a community announcement. Participants are encouraged to bring a new white item to transform into a colorful pie
Wisconsin Gov. Evers requests Rapid Disaster Declaration for areas affected by spring storms
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers sent a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration to declare a Rapid Disaster Declaration from the severe storms and flooding that happened this spring. Gov. Evers requested that Marathon, Rock, Vernon and Waupaca Counties be eligible for disaster assistance ba
Winnebago County Coroner identifies 20-year-old man after fatal Circle K shooting
The Winnebago County Coroner's Office has identified the 20-year-old man who died following a shooting at Circle K Sunday, June 21.
Rockford students in grades 9-12 can ride RMTD buses for free this summer
Rockford Public School students can ride Rockford Mass Transit District buses for free this summer.
