Rockford IL

JANESVILLE — Rock County Board Supervisor Philip Gorman said he will bring back a “fresh resolution” regarding guardrails for county staff signing non-disclosure agreements after his initial resolution was postponed indefinitely. The resolution, which would effectively ban county staff from entering non-disclosure agreements, was taken up Monday by the county board’s staff committee. The issue arose over NDAs related to Janesville’s data center...

The supply chain scene in Winnebago County is buzzing this month, with solid roles for folks who like to keep things moving and organized. Whether you’re into inventory systems or buying materials, there’s something here worth a look.

Work on the Baxter Road bridge over Interstate 39 began on March 23, according to a community announcement. The project will repair the bridge deck, replace the expansion joints and install a deck overlay, according to the announcement from the Illinois Department of Transportation. One lane will be open on the bridge, and traffic will be controlled by temporary signals at the exit ramps. The $1 million...

Rock Valley College will host Erin Fisher for the First Tuesday Lecture series on April 7, 2026, exploring the history of mental illness and its treatment. The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the college's Main Campus SSC Atrium, according to a community announcement. Fisher's presentation, "From Demons to Diet: A Historical Timeline of Mental Illness and its Treatment," will examine how scientific, cultural and...

Severson Dells Nature Center is changing its name to Wild Roots Nature Center, according to a community announcement. The update is intended to better reflect the organization's growth and its operation of the nature center at Severson Dells Forest Preserve and a future preserve at the former Elliot Golf Course. Upcoming changes The organization will officially adopt the Wild Roots Nature Center name July...

JANESVILLE — After losing their Janesville home of 28 years over the winter, Karen Kuffer and her brother Gary Kuffer have been living in a local motel. They’ve got a place to sleep, a shower, and a tiny fridge to store water and a few groceries — though they have no stove to prepare meals. “We’re doing better than we could be. Could be living in our...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The name of this week’s furry friend for Adopt 815 fits her perfectly!. Meet Princess, a 2-year-old German Shepherd up for adoption at Winnebago County Animal Services. This pretty canine is not only elegant but unique; she arrived at the shelter with only one eye.

A high-speed police pursuit led to the arrest of a man with an active Rockford warrant Saturday, April 4, according to the Rockton Police Department.

Trader Joe’s Announces New Illinois Location in Oswego. Just when I thought this was finally happening, I’ll be for real here, I was excited strictly because this headline from the Peoria Journal Star got me. I was sure Trader Joe’s was coming to Rockford. Well, not quite...

Local law enforcement will conduct planned trainings in the upcoming days.