Rockford IL

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Rockford, IL – Northern Illinois is gearing up for a colder and potentially snowy holiday stretch as the NOAA Week 3–4 Outlook points to below-normal temperatures from December 20 through January 2. With...

CLINTON, Wis --A boil water notice has been issued in the Village of Clinton after a water main break occurred on Saturday morning. This notice indicates that tap water may be contaminated and is not safe to drink without boiling.

The new Merry & Bright Market turns Rivets Stadium into a winter wonderland Dec. 13–14, with 20+ local vendors, Christmas trees for charity, kids’ crafts, heated tents, and Santa photos.

After several stateline sheriffs call for changes to the SAFE-T Act, politicians agree some things need to be fixed, but that’s where agreements end.

Snow parking emergencies have been declared for the Rockford area, which is under a Winter Weather Advisory due to expected snowfall.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Catch up with the jolly man in red Saturday, Dec. 6, at MercyHealth’s Javon Bea Hospital during Breakfast with Santa. The event kicks off at 8 a.m. and runs until 11 a.m. right outside the hospital’s cafeteria. All proceeds will benefit babies in MercyHealth’s...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Snow is moving into southern Wisconsin Saturday evening. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for southern Wisconsin counties, including Sauk, Dane, Jefferson, Rock, and Green counties through early Sunday morning. Snow will develop across the region Saturday evening and continue...

Of the 128 voters, 90 voted against joining the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. US.- Staff at Illinois’ Hard Rock Casino Rockford have voted against joining the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. Of the 184 eligible voters, 128 voted, with 90 against joining. Voters included full-time and regular part-time workers at...

After learning about the story of The Nutcracker in school, a group of local students got to watch their teacher perform it live.

After digging out from last weekend’s snowfall, Rockford isn’t getting much of a break. Another series of small but persistent weather systems is expected to move through Northern Illinois over the next few days, bringing more snow and frigid air. Fast-Moving Winter Systems Across Northern Illinois. Meteorologists...