Winnebago County Board seat vacant as Keith McDonald announces resignation
Winnebago County Board Member Keith McDonald, who has represented District 6 for more than a decade, has resigned from his seat effective March 31, 2026.
Natural Land Institute announces plan to protect and restore remnant prairie in Ogle County
The Natural Land Institute closed on 149 acres of land this month surrounding its 4-acre Beach Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve in Davis Junction, IL. According to a news release, NLI says Beach Cemetery Prairie contains some of the finest remnant prairie remaining in Illinois, as well as providing a postage stamp of...
Child life specialists support NICU babies and their families
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Child life specialists work with kids of all ages, and that includes babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. UW Health describes a child life specialist as s a trained professional who supports the developmental, emotional and psychological needs of children during medical visits,...
🚌 Multiple Transportation Jobs in Winnebago County, IL – Up to $40/hr
The transportation field in Winnebago County is buzzing right now, with solid openings for drivers, operators, and logistics pros. Whether you like being behind the wheel or managing the flow of goods, there’s something here for you.
Illinois State Police remember Trooper Brooke Jones-Story
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) -Illinois State Police took time Saturday to remember Trooper Brooke Jones-Story, who was killed in the line of duty five years ago during a traffic stop in Stephenson County. Police said Jones-Story was struck on March 28, 2019, while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection on U.S. Route...
Cherry Valley Public Library holds grand opening of new creative zone and makerspace
CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. (WIFR) - A local library cuts the ribbon on the Idea Zone Saturday morning and opens the creative space to the community. After the grand-opening ceremony and ribbon cutting at 9:45 a.m., March 28, people filled the Cherry Valley Public Library, 755 E State Street, to explore what the new...
Pop-up market in Rockford looks to expand fresh produce for local families
A pop-up market aimed to expand access to fresh, healthy foods for local families.
Remembering the deadly Rockford stabbing attacks two years later
On March 27, 2024, a southeast Rockford neighborhood was shaken after four people were killed and seven others injured in a mass stabbing attack.
Second victim named in fatal explosion in Janesville
Rock County officials formally identified the second NaturPak employee who died after an explosion at the facility on March 18.
Family mourns Beloit man killed in Janesville plant explosion
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - Loved ones are remembering Roberto Martinez, one of two employees killed in a March 18 explosion at NaturPak in Janesville. Martinez, 55, of Beloit, died Sunday at a local hospital, according to the Rock County Medical Examiner. Martinez’s family released a statement to WMTV on Friday,...
