FIRST ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory issued for stateline ahead of Wednesday storm
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Colder temperatures have returned to the Stateline, but that’s not the only problem Mother Nature is dealing the Stateline this week. While wind chills in the single digits are expected Tuesday evening and overnight, conditions will remain on the quiet...
Guy Fieri Has Yet to Visit One of Illinois’ Best Diners
Guy Fieri has visited over 1,400 diners, drive-ins, and dives across the country, but has yet to try one of Illinois' best diners. I'm all about breakfast, brunch, and trying hole-in-the-wall restaurants all across the Rockford region. Over the weekend, I tried a new diner I...
R+L Carriers faces subpoena under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
R&L Carriers Shared Services was issued a subpoena last month by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as part of an investigation into an alleged violation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, according to court filings in the U.S. District Court for the Northern...
Flu and respiratory virus cases rise in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health says the state's overall respiratory illness level has moved from Moderate to High. This driven by a notable increase in emergency room visits and hospital admissions for flu. Data for the week ending January 25 show that COVID-19 and...
Illinois I-PASS users report more Illinois Tollway scam, phishing texts
Illinois tollway officials first warned of the phishing scam in the spring of 2024, with some reporting on social media that they had received text messages from an out of state number, claiming they had unpaid tolls owed to the agency. The latest messages appear to be from a...
Flu activity increasing in Illinois, driving state back up to high levels of respiratory...
After a short reprieve earlier this month, respiratory illness levels have again moved from moderate to high in Illinois, with the flu driving much of the increase, according to the state health department. There was a "notable" increase in emergency department visits and...
Illinois quick hits: Health officials report increase in respiratory viruses; Some Illinois businesses take...
Health officials report increase in respiratory viruses Illinois is seeing an uptick in respiratory viruses with a notable increase in hospital admissions for flu. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, hospital visits for the week ending Jan. 25 show that flu...
The Real ID deadline is approaching. Here’s how much one costs
Beginning in May, Illinois residents will need a certain type of ID in order to fly domestically. The U.S. government will require all those who fly within the country to use either a valid U.S. passport or a Real ID to board a plane starting May 7. With the deadline...
Smile Illinois – Apparently You Have the Best Dental Health in America!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 35% of adults have gone over a year without seeing a dentist. That could be explained by several factors, including a fear of dentists, and/or not being able to afford one. Of course, there are things you can do...
Why Not Spend Valentine’s Day In Illinois’ Most Romantic Place?
Valentine's Day only happens once a year, so if you're going to do something special with that significant other of yours, why not jump in the car for a little road trip to the town voted "Illinois' Most Romantic?" You may have already guessed which Illinois town gets that honor.