Deadly Tick Virus Makes First Appearance in Winnebago County
Ticks in Winnebago County have tested positive for Powassan virus for the first time, local health officials confirmed Wednesday, putting a rare but serious tick-borne threat squarely on the local radar just as residents head outdoors for spring. County leaders stressed the results came from environmental tick...
Great Harvest Bread gets set to open, name released of NaturPak employee who died,...
Good morning! Getting you going this Thursday morning with some local and national headlines. The Rock County Medical Examiner has released the name of one of the two people who died in an industrial explosion last week at NaturPak in Janesville. Great Harvest Bakery and Cafe is coming to the new Block 43 development...
Second NaturPak explosion turns deadly in Janesville
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Two workers seriously injured in an explosion at the NaturPak manufacturing plant in Janesville have died, according to the company. On Wednesday, the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office identified one of the victims as Roberto Martinez, 55, of Beloit. The explosion happened on March 18,...
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🍽️ Multiple Food Service Jobs in Winnebago County, IL ($65K+ Top Pay)
The food scene in Winnebago County is buzzing — from casinos to retirement centers, local employers are hiring for both full-time and part-time roles. Here are a few solid options if you love working with people and good food.
A few storms possible this evening, followed by crashing temperatures
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It was another wild weather day across the stateline. We had some sunshine to start, and we officially topped out at 70° in Rockford. That occurred around 11am, before a cold front quickly swept through the area. This shifted our winds to the north and northeast allowing much colder air to...
Sampling the Stateline: Buddy’s Burgers
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - WIFR Anchor Sydni Stoffregen and Photographer Tyler Wauchope visit Buddy’s Burgers. The business is located at 6551 East Riverside Blvd and is open from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. everyday. Buddy’s Burgers offers all sorts of burger creations, and you can even create your own....
“Make Sleep A Family Value,” Says Chrissy Lawler
Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — We’re getting a jump start on Sleep Awareness Month, which starts April 1st, by talking to founder of The Peaceful Sleeper – Chrissy Lawler! Chrissy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. She’s dedicated her graduate education to researching attachment,...
Battle of the pizza parlors: Rockford area puts a spin on The Big Dance
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Alongside the The Big Dance, there’s another tournament taking place and it’s the “Rockford Area Pizza Madness,” a contest for the best pizza in the Forest City. The tournament takes place on Facebook, and it started with 32 restaurants competing in a...
👔 Multiple Executive & Management Jobs in Winnebago County, IL
The management job scene in Winnebago County is buzzing right now, with strong openings in engineering, logistics, healthcare tech, and marketing. Here are a few standout roles worth checking out:
