Harlem School District and New Energy Equity celebrate the launch of a solar project
"It provides more energy for the local community at a time of rising electricity demand."
Company that owns Rockford Career College to pay $1M to resolve lawsuit
(WIFR) - The Pennsylvania company that operates multiple for-profit colleges, including Rockford Career College, agrees to pay more than $1 million to resolve allegations it inflated graduation statistics and did not return Federal Student Aid Money. American Higher Education Development Corporation or AHED, operates R
GPAC Senior Community Center in Loves Park urgently seeks new location
The move has left center leaders scrambling to find a new gathering place for its members, who consider the center community a second family.
Work to begin on U.S. 20 near Winnebago/Stephenson county line
(WIFR) - Road work on U.S. 20 near the Winnebago/Stephenson county line will get underway Wednesday, July 8, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced. IDOT says its crews will repair the eastbound bridge over Grove Creek, just east of the county line. Work involves repairing the bridge deck and approach pave
From America 250 to Rock Yard: Rockford mayor on what’s next
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Mayor Tom McNamara joined WIFR’s First at Four Monday to reflect on Rockford’s America 250 celebration over the weekend and to share what he’s watching next, including plans for the Rock Yard. Rockford’s America 250 Celebration. McNamara called the weekend fantastic, pointing...
Seasonable weather continues, with storm chances increasing by Thursday
Showers and storms Thursday, locally heavy rain possible. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It was a bit of a chilly start to our Tuesday, at least by early July standards, as many spots across the stateline cooled into the upper 50s. Temperatures were able to rebound quickly into the 80s this afternoon, due to an abundance of s
Former Rockford schools chief tops list of top paid employees in 2025
ROCKFORD, IL — Central office administrators, department heads and school principals are the highest paid of the Rockford Public Schools' roughly 4,000 employees. Most of the school system's expenses are employee costs. With a total annual budget of about $565.5 million, 47%, or $263.7 million, goes to employee salarie
Beloit offering free bus transportation for housing resources fair
BELOIT, Wis. -- On July 20, the City of Beloit Equal Opportu nities Commission is hosting its Housing Resources Fair . This fair is aimed at giving residents an opportunity to learn about a myriad of different housing related topics-including rental assistance and financial counseling.
New owners have plans to restore Victorian home on former Village Green site in...
ROCKFORD — A 150-year-old former farmstead on North Main Street has been sold to a Rockford couple with a new vision for the property. Nathan and Lauren Erb have purchased the two-story grand Victorian home, 2520 N. Main St., at the south end of the former Village Green property on the city’s northwest side.
Public Record for July 8, 2026
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with felonies. SCANLON, JULIA, 39, of Orfordville, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence — 3rd offense, with a minor child in the vehicle, June 30, 604 E. Rime St., Village of Orfordville. KJELL, TYLER,

















