Education leaders ensure every child stays warm this winter
(WIFR) - The Winnebago-Boone Regional Office of Education holds a winter clothing drive this November, ensuring all children and their families can stay warm during the winter cold. Until November 10, the office will collect new or gently used winter items for all ages and sizes including:. Coats. Hats. Gloves.
Community defends cannabis tax-funded program at risk in Rockford’s budget deficit
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Christopher Sims believes there’s a wrong to right in Rockford. “We’ve definitely been damaged by the injustices in regard to the possession of cannabis,” he says standing in front of City Hall. On Friday, the lifelong Rockford resident advocates for the city’s REGROW...
Urban Equity Properties opens Nu-State Apartments in downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD — What’s old is Nu again. Downtown’s newest apartments at 119 N. Church St. turned three stories of old office space into lofts with a mid-century modern design. Urban Equity Properties cut the ribbon Friday on the Nu-State Apartments, with 20 of the 35 units already...
Veteran aims to break Guinness record with 100-mile run for Oscar Mike Foundation
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — A military veteran is attempting to seal his place in the Guinness World Record for a good cause. “I’ve always had events on my whiteboard, and one day I go into my garage gym and there’s nothing on my whiteboard. Maybe it’s just time to do something for somebody else on […]
The most expensive neighborhoods in Rockford
Homebuyers and sellers are navigating a slow and expensive housing market, with rising prices and stagnant demand keeping many on the sidelines. This comes amid rising economic uncertainty and growing wealth concentration. But luxury homes—multimillion-dollar estates, sleek penthouses, and one-of-a-kind custom...
Canadian Pacific’s Holiday Train won’t be making a stop in Byron this year
lthough an annual holiday tradition for the last several years, Canadian Pacific's Holiday Train will not be making a stop in Byron, Illinois, this year.
Belvidere police find cannabis, ammo during traffic stop
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - A Poplar Grove man faces weapon and drug charges following a traffic stop in Belvidere. Joshua Salgado, 23, is accused of unlawful delivery of cannabis and unlawful possession of ammunition with a FOID card. Just after 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, Belvidere police pulled over a...
Salvation Army seeking volunteers for annual Red Kettle Campaign
The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers for its annual Red Kettle Campaign, which runs from early November to Christmas.
Clothing drive launched to support Stateline students in winter
LOVES PARK, Ill (WTVO) — The Boone-Winnebago Regional Office of Education has launched a clothing drive to help Stateline students stay warm this winter. The drive is collecting new or gently used winter clothing items for all ages and sizes, including coats, hats, gloves, scarves, snow pants, and boots.
Beloit MMA fighter Darren Coleman to fight in Waukegan
BELOIT — Darren Coleman considers himself a tough guy and he wouldn’t be a pro fighter in Mixed Martial Arts if he couldn’t take a punch. But the real daredevil in the family? That’s easy. The Beloit guy they call “The Kobra” has to hand it to his 2-year-old daughter Ma’lonii. “That kid has no fear,” he says with a...
