Proposed data center near Beloit worries resident planning equine therapy business
BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - A possible data center development near Beloit is raising questions from residents, but town leaders say the project is still in very early stages. Lana Duncan Hartgraves lives within five miles of the sites being discussed and says she worried about how the project could affect her future...
Rockford extends property tax rebate program in hopes to boost housing growth
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford City Council voted this week to extend a property tax rebate program for newly built homes. The initiative is intended to reduce the financial burden of taxes for new construction. Under the program, the city discounts an estimated 75% of property taxes for...
Town of Beloit signs pre-development agreement for potential data center
TOWN OF BELOIT, Wis. -- The town of Beloit signed a pre-development agreement with a company that could bring a data center to the northeast side of the town.
Federal deadline pushes Rockford to replace 30,000 lead pipes
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - An excavator dives toward a water main on Rockford’s southeast side. Construction crew members stroll past with shovels, copper pipes and an eye on the active machine. “We’ll have two construction crews working every day,” said Matt Moorman, who serves as the project manager for...
Beloit School District receives $2.5 million donation to combat falling literacy rates
The funding comes as the district faces falling literacy rates throughout its elementary schools.
Neighbors fear destruction if Monarch Energy’s data center moves forward in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - “I honestly don’t understand it that they have not been able to complete any projects.“ Matthew Wylder found his slice of paradise around Rockford’s southern edge. His home hides off Beltline Road with a back deck against a farm field. “They think...
Fire ravages Freeport residence, residents escape safely
A two-story Freeport home is considered a total loss after a fire ripped through the interior on Thursday morning.
Deputies seize nine pounds of cannabis during I-88 stop
DeKalb County deputies Thursday night arrested 35-year-old Robert Nathaniel of Coralville, Iowa, on I-88 near Malta during a traffic stop. The sheriff's office says Nathaniel attempted to flee on foot but was caught. A search of the vehicle found more than nine pounds of cannabis. Nathaniel was taken to the...
ISP Announces Results of ACE & NITE Patrols in February
PECATONICA – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 1 Commander, Captain Joseph Blanchette, has announced the results of two special patrols in Whiteside and Winnebago counties during February. Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action...
Dense fog this morning, strong to severe storms possible tomorrow
Areas of dense fog this morning with visibilities a quarter mile or less. Cloudy the rest of the day with highs in the low 50’s. Showers and a few thunderstorms develop late tonight with lows in the 40’s. Showers and thunderstorms are possible tomorrow morning with some gusty winds and small hail. Highs tomorrow...
