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Mercyhealth employees donate meals to Rock Valley Food Pantry

Mercyhealth employees donate meals to Rock Valley Food Pantry

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Anna Sieg
Many Mercyhealth employees decided to donate their holiday meals instead of taking it as a holiday gift.

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Davidia Lovett, 41, of Rockford, is charged in the deadly overdose of a man in Poplar Grove.

Rockford woman charged in Poplar Grove overdose death

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WIFR Newsroom
A woman faces charges in the death of a 46-year-old man nearly five months after investigators say he overdosed.

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Alexi Giannoulias

Illinois electors gather to certify electoral votes

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Skylar Collins
The state’s 19 total electoral votes go toward the winner of the popular vote.

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Former Rockford School District leader, wife accused of stealing thousands from elderly mother...
Former Rockford School District leader, wife accused of stealing thousands from elderly mother to support ‘extravagant lifestyle’

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Aaron's Tuesday Morning Forecast
Aaron's Tuesday Morning Forecast--12/17/24

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Rochelle welcomes new police officer
Rochelle welcomes new police officer

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The reconstruction of 11th Street in Rockford prepares for make-over as city council votes on...
11th Street Reconstruction takes first steps

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Rockford man sentenced for sexual assault of a child

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WIFR Newsroom
A 39-year-old man faces prison time after pleading guilty to child sexual assault charges.

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Len and Donna Roach, Founders of LDR Cleaning & Restoration

2 founding members of LDR Cleaning and Restoration retire

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Anna Sieg
Two founders of LDR Cleaning and Restoration retire after 33 years, leaving behind a family legacy.

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Du-Pec

Du-Pec to join Big Northern Conference for football, soccer

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Anna Sieg
As Rockford Christian High School announces they will no longer participate in football, Durand-Pecatonica takes their spot.

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Aaron's Tuesday Morning Forecast

Aaron’s Tuesday Morning Forecast

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Aaron Wilson
Aaron's Tuesday Morning Forecast

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A fast-moving clipper system is likely to bring snow our way Tuesday night into very early...

Snow chances return to the Stateline Tuesday

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Mark Henderson
A rare taste of winter is ahead.

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Rockford-area leaders support funding private school safety after Madison shooting

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Nathaniel Langley
Rockford Public Schools will spend nearly $21 million on school safety. Private schools say even a slice of that would be nice.
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