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Rockford developer closes $2.6M deal for historic News Tower

ROCKFORD, IL — Urban Equity Properties has closed on a $2.6 million purchase of the historic Rockford News Tower . The sale was finalized Jan. 23. Urban Equity CEO Justin Fern said the property was acquired via a business entity of Urban Equity Properties with plans to transform the former home of the Rockford...
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‘Bosser,’ a beloved Rock Co. cow, dies at 15

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Rock County residents are mourning the loss of a beefy bovine named Bosser, who died Wednesday at the age of 15. WMTV 15 News’ Tim Elliott first introduced us to Bosser, a red and white Holstein that weighed an estimated 3,000 pounds, in 2020. On...
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Roscoe Celebrates a Teacher Who Makes School Feel Like Magic

Imagine a classroom where every day feels like a celebration. This week’s Teacher of the Week transforms learning into an unforgettable adventure for her students.
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What’s Next for Noodles and Company Locations in Illinois

Noodles & Company closed dozens of locations and plans more shutdowns in 2026, raising questions about Illinois stores.
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WATCH LIVE: 2025 Rockford Rescue Mission ‘Evening for Hope’ telethon

You can have a direct impact on your community by helping those who need it most, by participating in tonight’s “Evening for Hope” Rockford Rescue Mission telethon
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On the market: Rockford home in Bello Reserve has a gourmet kitchen

Address: 914 Tivoli Drive, Rockford Property description: This four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom custom home in Bello Reserve has 3,884 square feet of living space. Bedrooms and bathrooms are on every level. There are arched entryways, solid wood recessed panel doors, wide trim and baseboards, hardwood floors and a leaded...
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First Alert Action Day: Dangerously cold air will settle into the stateline Friday with...

Arctic cold front moves in tonight, with a few flurries. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It was nice to see lots of sunshine today, although winds were still quite breezy throughout the day. Temperatures stayed unseasonably cold once again this afternoon, but the winds kept chills in the single digits for most of the day....
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Bitter cold relief: Warming sites open across Rock County

JANESVILLE — With temperatures forecasted to remain well below zero over the next few days, daytime and overnight warming sites are open across the Rock County area. According to the National Weather Service, daily lows Janesville are forecasted to remain below zero through Friday, Jan. 30 with daily highs ranging...
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Rock Co. Sheriff: No active threat on UW-Whitewater at Rock County campus after fireworks...

JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - Rock County officials do not believe there is an active threat on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County campus, saying what was initially reported as shots fired was likely fireworks. Rock County Sheriff Curtis Fell said the report of three shots came in just before...
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Rockford tenants slam landlord for no heat in condemned historic apartment building

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A yellow piece of paper clings to Windsor apartments’ front door. In bold text, an order reads “Condemned. Do not enter.”. On January 20, the City of Rockford placed the decrees on the historic property at 902 North Main. They claim “dangerous” and “unsafe” conditions inside due to a lack of...

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