Ownership change at mobile home park may force Rockford residents off property
Plans to convert Riverview into a RV and Fifth Wheel Community throws residents into uncertainty.
Juried high school art exhibit opens soon at Highland College
Highland Community College is hosting the 53rd Annual Highland District High School Juried Art Exhibit from April 15 to May 6 in the Highland Gallery, according to a community announcement. The exhibit will showcase artwork from area high school students, according to the announcement. The opening reception and award ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. April 15 in the Highland Gallery, located...
FMD’s Vestdavit unveils new AutoHook LARS interface
Beloit, Wis.-headquartered Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has today introduced AutoHook, a first-of-its-kind fully autonomous vessel recovery interface. Developed by FMD’s Norway-based business, Vestdavit. AutoHook is a cornerstone capability in establishing a new standard for fully autonomous Launch and Recovery System (LARS) supporting Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) and other assetsM requiring zero human intervention. The compact, lightweight unit is designed...
FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking Severe Storm potential mid-afternoon/evening
Destructive hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, flash flooding. Mostly cloudy and humid today with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Severe storms become possible after 4-9 p.m. ALL forms of severe weather would be on the table. The Storm Prediction Center has us in the Enhanced Risk zone (a...
The Baby Bank gives away millionth diaper to support northern Illinois families
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Baby Bank marks a major milestone, handing out its one millionth diaper to local families in need. Lawmakers and city leaders marked the occasion Monday at Brooke Road United Methodist Church, which is one of the organization’s locations. Since 2018, the Belvidere-based nonprofit supports...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Rockford — Furniture, Bricks & More
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Rockford neighbors are giving away a few handy items this week — from building materials to furniture and pet supplies. Location: Rockford, IL (near RFD)
Chipotle opens in Belvidere. Dutch Bros Coffee is planned for next door
BELVIDERE — Chipotle Mexican Grill cut the ribbon on Tuesday on its first location in the city. It’s the first of three businesses expected to fill the former Dodge Lanes site, including a future Dutch Bros Coffee. Chipotle officially opened its doors at 1940 N. State St. at...
Portions of Rock River under slow-no-wake restrictions in Rock County
ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WIFR) - Following severe storms early Tuesday in southern Wisconsin, slow-no-wake restrictions are in place for parts of the Rock River in Rock County, the sheriff’s office said. The slow-no-wake restriction zone extends from the south end of Lake Koshkonong, south to the Indianford Dam and...
Rockford trucking company advocates for stricter trucking regulations and safety
Meiborg Enterprises CEO Zach Meiborg is advocating for stricter federal trucking safety laws to prevent companies from manipulating electronic logging devices and overworking drivers, which puts all drivers at risk.
Body found in wooded area of South Beloit, Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office says
A body was found in a wooded area of South Beloit on Tuesday, April 14, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office.
