Rights in Motion fair to promote resources for people with disabilities
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rights in Motion, an accessibility resource fair, offers an inclusive atmosphere where people with disabilities can learn about vital resources. The fair takes place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Rockford City Hall, 425 E. State Street. The resource fair comes at the end of Disability Voting...
Community support fuels Freeport’s downtown park expansion
Freeport's downtown pocket park is set to double in size following a contribution from community advocate Marianne Garvens. The park, initially announced in June and funded by a T-Mobile Hometown Grant, was originally planned for the greenspace at 15 W. Stephenson St, according to a community announcement. It was to...
Local school districts considering a county-wide 1% sales tax
School districts in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit, along with the rest of Winnebago County, are evaluating the potential impact of a countywide School Facility Occupation Tax (CSFT), also known as a school sales tax or penny tax, which could generate nearly $39 million annually to support local school facilities...
Several crews respond to barn fire in Capron
BOONE COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to three blazes Saturday in the area. One of those happened just before 2 p.m. Saturday in Capron. Boone County fire and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 20900 block of Burr Oak Road for a barn fire.
5 finalists for Rockford Fire Department chief include 4 in-house candidates
ROCKFORD — The commission responsible for hiring the next Rockford fire chief has narrowed its search down to five finalists, including four in-house candidates. The Fire and Police Commission, a three-member board that oversees hiring and promotions in both departments, announced on Wednesday its finalists. A hire...
Rockford Area Drivers: I-39 Bridge Repairs to Impact Travel Into 2026
Winnebago County, IL – Drivers near Rockford should prepare for delays starting next week as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) shifts traffic on Interstate 39 for bridge repairs. According to IDOT, northbound I-39 traffic will be moved onto the southbound bridge over the Kishwaukee River, located just...
Loves Park business celebrates more than two decades of creating custom-made graphics
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Signs, murals, decals, and much more. You name it, and Colorwave Graphics in Loves Park can likely make it. Mike Lombardo is an owner and said it’s fun work. “I love it, otherwise I wouldn’t be doing it,” he said. “Started this business in 2002 out of our house. We […]
Rockford community commemorates 9/11 sacrifices of first responders
Community members and first responders gathered at the Winnebago County 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial in Rockford to honor the sacrifices made by emergency personnel on September 11, 2001.
Vacant buildings in Freeport showcased to potential business owners
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Nine historic and vacant buildings in Downtown Freeport were unlocked for business and property owners. “Some of them have been vacant for just a couple months, some have been vacant for the better part of a year,” shared Greater Freeport Partnership, Andrea Schultz Winter. The Greater...
5 Things You’ll Only See Illinoisans Do Once the Weather Changes
Discover the 5 things Illinoisans only do once the weather turns chilly.
