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Updated: Jun. 5, 2020 at 9:27 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The protest is a "call for justice, police reform and comprehensive actions from local leaders to address systemic racism within the community."
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Updated: Jun. 4, 2020 at 12:02 PM CDT
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Jensen has been a Rockford area teacher since 1990.
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Updated: Jun. 4, 2020 at 9:26 AM CDT
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Money will go to minority-owned small businesses and community programs.
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Updated: May. 31, 2020 at 12:53 PM CDT
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The West Gateway Coalition showed up to help Public Works and Rockford police officers clean up Sunday morning.
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Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Shannon Kelly
For the deaf and hard of hearing community, important information regarding the coronavirus crisis comes from sign language interpreters.
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Updated: May. 22, 2020 at 7:39 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The closures and cancellations are to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
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Updated: May. 22, 2020 at 8:25 AM CDT
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Dressed up dogs and their owners marched by the resident's porches for the even on Thursday afternoon.
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Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 10:17 PM CDT
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Scott Olson will now serve as president of the board.
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Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 2:51 PM CDT
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The event is planned to continue next year.
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Updated: May. 20, 2020 at 12:11 PM CDT
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Aero Ale House and PMI Aerospace partnered to deliver 80 meals to Mercyhealth employees on Tuesday.
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Updated: May. 13, 2020 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By Shannon Kelly
One great grandma can finally wrap her arms around her great grandchildren after constructing a "hug time" device in their yard.
Updated: May. 9, 2020 at 10:50 PM CDT
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The waiting line for the clothing drive stretched for blocks Saturday.
Updated: May. 6, 2020 at 9:54 AM CDT
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Winnebago County has canceled all Memorial Day events, including Rockford’s downtown parade, due to coronavirus concerns.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2020 at 12:00 PM CDT
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23 WIFR and Gray Media Group donated $2,500 to the Rock River Valley Food Pantry Wednesday.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2020 at 9:01 PM CDT
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The shows scheduled for this summer will be performed next year.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2020 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By Brittany Karlin
Benny the golden retriever is the star in many Benson Stone Company commercials. But after the store received a complaint it was left up to Benson Stone’s Facebook followers to decide if Benny has a future in show business.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2020 at 5:58 PM CDT
|By Brittany Karlin
Freeport business owners are working together to bring a bit of joy to its customers during these tough times.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM CDT
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This year the village public works department planted an autumn blaze maple tree just outside village hall.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020 at 5:58 PM CDT
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Just because schools are closed doesn't mean music class has to stop. Keith School's choir shows off their pipes online.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020 at 1:52 PM CDT
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The Better Business Bureau’s second night of 815 Great Takeout to Dine In takes place Friday night.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020 at 1:36 PM CDT
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Old Settlers Days announces it has canceled its annual event due to the impact of COVID-19. The event was set to take place June 18-21.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020 at 11:02 AM CDT
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Free hand sanitizer is available for non for profit volunteer essential organizations.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020 at 10:45 AM CDT
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The Kiwanis Charities of Rockford, Inc. and the Bradley and Georgann Gummow Family Foundation donate more than $30,000 combined.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020 at 10:33 AM CDT
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Several kinds of trees will be available while supplies last.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2020 at 5:50 PM CDT
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While seniors are packing their books and leaving high school a few months early, some local high school seniors aren't letting a mandatory closure halt their school-time fun.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2020 at 7:58 PM CDT
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With the stay at home order in place, healthy, delicious foods can now be delivered right to your door at a fraction of the price you see at grocery stores all thanks to Top Box Foods.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2020 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
With the shelter in place order in effect, Stateline Kids is finding a way to keep Easter traditions alive.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2020 at 2:26 PM CDT
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Those who visit 20 area parks, trails and other attractions will be entered to win a prize.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2020 at 11:31 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Regional and national event operators are invited to virtually tour some of Rockford's multi-purpose facilities.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2020 at 10:51 AM CDT
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Proceeds from the shirts will go toward feeding hospital staff over the next few weeks.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2020 at 4:25 PM CDT
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This raises the case total to 17 in the county.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2020 at 2:34 PM CDT
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City asks you call the non emergency number of the Loves Park PD if you a solicitor approaches your door.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2020 at 6:27 PM CDT
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Providing Personal Protection Equipment, an Amboy company is giving back to the community by donating supplies that are in dire need this pandemic.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2020 at 6:04 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
While larger hospitals get protection equipment donations regularly, many smaller facilities in the Stateline can't accept donations themselves.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2020 at 9:36 PM CDT
|By Shannon Kelly
Operation Feed the Front Line provides gift cards from local restaurants to area first responders.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2020 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
More than $4 million Already Raised for ‘Arts for Illinois Relief Fund,’ a Partnership Between the City of Chicago, State of Illinois and the Philanthropic Community
Updated: Mar. 31, 2020 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
A local church teams up with a global organization to bring hope to a community in need through a large food donation.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2020 at 11:07 PM CDT
|By Shannon Kelly
Grant View Distillery stops production of spirits in the spirit of giving by producing hand sanitizer.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2020 at 5:34 PM CDT
|By Brittany Karlin
If you are a bride or groom with a wedding that was scheduled sometime in the next month, coronavirus quarantine is not something you wanted to get in the way.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2020 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Brittany Karlin
The growing coronavirus concerns pose a mental health risk to people everywhere, but experts share some ways to help keep a positive mindset even through the darkest days.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2020 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Shannon Kelly
Most high school students want to fit in, but East High School's Buddies Club is celebrating what makes these students stand out.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2020 at 5:52 PM CDT
|By Brittany Karlin
As Coronavirus concerns continue to strike the Stateline, local grocery stores are suffering the consequences.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2020 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
One mystery donor helps a special olympics affiliate stay on the lanes.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2020 at 10:23 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
RMTD is doing its part in eliminating transportation barriers to those wishing to exercise their right to vote.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2020 at 6:18 PM CST
|By Brittany Karlin
Sunday is time to set your clocks ahead because spring forward is here again.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2020 at 8:44 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Its goal for this year is to raise 1.3 million dollars for programs to do just that.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2020 at 5:48 PM CST
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The expanded partnership also includes a $5,000 Schnucks donation to the mission which will help the nonprofit provide more than 2400 meals to those in need.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2020 at 5:37 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
The Oakdale tabernacle in Freeport was slated to be demolished, but the latest vote by the Freeport Park District decided to wait for further information.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2020 at 9:52 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Tuesday the winners were announced for the second annual black history month art contest.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2020 at 8:21 PM CST
|By Savanna Brito
Its new branding and new space for a longtime organization with the sole purpose of restoring a once proud Rockford neighborhood.